Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Caregiver in East London, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Caregiver is needed to support operations in East London. The role forms part of how the business keeps its health jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the East London team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Caregiver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in East London.
The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in East London.
About the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the East London office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in East London will be explained during the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
Minimum Requirements
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.