CARE WORKER VACANCY – PIETERMARITZBURG
📍Location: Pietermaritzburg
🏥 Facility: Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg
📌 Position Type: Permanent (On-site)
📅 Closing Date: 01 July 2026
🔢 Reference Number: 69933
👩🏽💼 Recruiter: Lisa Ramluggan
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Care Worker
- Join a professional healthcare team focused on patient-centred care
- Support nursing staff in delivering safe, effective, and quality services
- Ideal for candidates passionate about helping others and working in healthcare
- Contribute to improving patient well-being and overall hospital experience
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
- Support nursing unit staff in daily patient care activities
- Assist in meeting healthcare needs of patients efficiently
- Promote safety, dignity, and comfort for all patients
- Work collaboratively within a team-based healthcare environment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist nurses with basic patient care (hygiene, mobility, comfort)
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organised patient environment
- Support patient feeding and daily living activities where required
- Observe patient conditions and report concerns promptly
- Identify and report risks according to hospital policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate records of tasks and patient-related activities
- Assist with administrative duties within the nursing unit
- Ensure proper use, control, and charging of medical stock
- Follow infection prevention and control guidelines at all times
- Contribute to a respectful and positive patient experience
- Work effectively with other healthcare professionals
- Participate in continuous training and personal development
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- ✅ Essential: Recognised Care Worker qualification
- ⭐ Advantageous: Grade 12 (Matric certificate)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- ✅ Previous experience in a healthcare environment (essential)
- ⭐ Experience in hospitals or clinics will be an added advantage
- ⭐ Entry-level candidates with relevant qualification may be considered
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong understanding of patient care principles
- Knowledge of infection prevention and hygiene standards
- Ability to follow instructions and hospital procedures
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic administrative and documentation abilities
- Understanding of stock control and resource management
- Awareness of medico-legal risks in healthcare
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Teamwork and cooperation with nursing staff and colleagues
- Attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Compassionate and caring attitude
- Respectful towards patients and colleagues
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Willingness to learn and grow within the healthcare field
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Employment Equity principles will be applied
- Preference may be given to suitable candidates in line with company policy
- Internal employees on fixed-term contracts must apply externally
- Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted
👉 Apply before 01 July 2026 to be considered for this opportunity.