Caregiver

Whether you are an experienced Caregiver or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Douglas. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Douglas operation, and this Caregiver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Douglas operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Douglas.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Douglas colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the health jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Douglas site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Based in Douglas

Douglas continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with along the N14 trade route. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Douglas, Northern Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Douglas.

Daily Duties

• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously

What You’ll Need

• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role

Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.