Home Care jobs in Constantia, Western Cape

Main Purpose of the Position

Co-ordinate, initiate and oversee healthcare services delivered in the retirement village; provide clinic (Primary Healthcare) services to residents.

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

Required Experience

• Experience in Primary Healthcare
• Experience in Homebased Care beneficial
• Management experience in nursing industry essential

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct resident assessments and annual re-assessments.
• Coordinate and manage nursing and home care services within the village.
• Monitor assisted living and independent living residents as required.
• Implement care services and orientate new caregivers and nursing staff.
• Administer and manage resident medication.
• Coordinate daily clinic operations.
• Perform nursing procedures (wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, injections, etc.).
• Liaise with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Advocate for residents' healthcare needs.
• Respond to emergency calls and provide first aid/primary care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Manage, supervise, and evaluate carers and support staff.
• Conduct staff training, orientation, and performance evaluations.
• Act as Healthcare Manager when required.
• Provide shift cover when nursing resources are unavailable.
• Manage complaints and resolve resident queries.
• Control medication, medical supplies, stock, and billing of consumables.
• Attend nursing meetings and continuous professional development training.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and teamwork
• Professionalism, ethics, and accountability
• Compassion and resident-focused care
• Be comfortable providing health education to Staff, Residents & Families
• Strong communication and health education skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Initiative and proactive approach
• Time management and prioritisation
• Ability to work independently
• Computer literacy and record management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development
• Assertiveness and confidence in practice

Pay: R35 000,00 - R38 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person