Caregiver

Listing live now. Applications are warmly invited for a Caregiver role based in Newcastle. We welcome candidates from every background across KwaZulu-Natal who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

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

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Newcastle teams, and the new Caregiver will feel that from the first week.

About the Team

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

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

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

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously

Candidate Profile

• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.