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Posted recently. An opportunity has arisen for a Caregiver in Prieska. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.
About This Position
The Caregiver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Prieska and across the health jobs space.
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 Prieska 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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Prieska group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
The Environment
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.
Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Prieska site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
About Prieska
Prieska continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with in the Kathu iron ore belt. 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.
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 Prieska.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Prieska, Northern Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
Who We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.