Caregiver

Bring your skills as a Caregiver to Mthatha and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.

Overview

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

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

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 Mthatha.

Why This Role

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this health jobs role in Mthatha; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

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

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Mthatha.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Core Functions

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice

Candidate Profile

• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

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