Home Based Care jobs in Wynberg, Western Cape

Minimum Requirements

• Professional Nurse registered with South African Nursing Council
• Basic Life Support Certified
• Comfortable with performing all nursing procedures.
• Valid South African Driver's licence
• Reliable own transport

Required Experience

• Knowledge and practical experience of the professional requirements and procedures required as stipulated in the Scope of Practice of the South African Nursing Council.
• Experience in the nursing and care of frail elderly persons as well as persons living with dementia.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006.
• Computer literate (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience in taking lead of the management of healthcare services and staff in a memory / frailcare unit for a particular shift.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care and ensure resident wellbeing.
• Administer and control medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Supervise, support, and develop carers and nursing staff.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and resident records.
• Monitor resident health status and coordinate appropriate care interventions.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare, infection control, and health and safety standard
• Manage stock, medical supplies, and unit resources efficiently.s.
• Oversee the cleanliness, safety, and day-to-day operations of the care unit.
• Investigate and report incidents, risks, complaints, and clinical concerns.
• Support residents and their families with compassionate, resident-centred care.
• Facilitate resident wellness and active ageing programmes.
• Uphold company policies, values, and quality standards.

Pay: R250,00 - R350,00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• 1. Which area/suburb are you currently based in?
• 2. Are you willing and able to travel to other suburbs or areas if required?

o Yes / No
If yes, which areas would you prefer to work in?

• 5. Which shift do you prefer to work?:

o Day Shifts Only
o Night Shifts Only
o Both Day and Night Shifts

• 6. Do you have experience working with geriatric (elderly) patients?

o Yes / No
o If yes, please specify the number of years.

• 7. Have you previously worked in a retirement village, retirement home, frail care facility, or similar environment?

o Yes / No
o If yes, please provide details.

• 8. How many years of nursing experience do you have as a Registered Nurse?
• 9. Do you have a valid SANC registration and annual practising certificate?

o Yes / No

• 10. When would you be available to commence orientation?

Work Location: In person