TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Care Worker - Paediatrics

Mediclinic International

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To support nursing unit staff in delivering safe and quality patient care that promotes and meets the healthcare needs of patients

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

DESIRED EDUCATION: Grade 12

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential minimum experience: Experience in a healthcare environment

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
  • Support and assist nursing unit staff in the delivery of quality patient care within a team approach
  • Identify and report risks in line with hospital policies
  • Contribute to a positive patient experience through assisting the nursing unit staff
  • Provide administrative support to the nursing unit staff as specified
  • Contribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence by participating in continuous personal development
  • Ensure that required stock is utilised efficiently and accurately charged
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Understanding of stock control principles
  • Reporting and documenting events / tasks
  • Knowledge of Medico,legal risks
  • Knowledge of administrative tasks
  • Understanding of patient experience aspects
  • Understanding of patient care principles
  • Application of infection prevention and control principles

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$53,940/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Microsoft Access Student information systems SIS software EasyCBM Microsoft Excel Patient electronic medical record EMR software

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