Caregiver

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

The Role

This Caregiver role sits within the health jobs function in Bethlehem. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.

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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem.

About the Team

The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bethlehem office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bethlehem will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

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

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Bethlehem contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Free State.

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

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.