Caregiver

Listing live now. Role: Caregiver. Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

The Role

The Caregiver vacancy forms part of how the Richards Bay branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.

Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Richards Bay team on trust, and the Caregiver role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Richards Bay much easier.

Your Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Richards Bay 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.

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.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Richards Bay will be explained during the hiring process.

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 Richards Bay.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Richards Bay.

Your Role

• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines

Who We’re Looking For

• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.