Nursing Assistant (Rehabilitation Unit) – Fixed-Term

Your care keeps residents at a home-based care agency in Cape Town CBD safe, clean and comfortable through the day. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a home-based care agency in Cape Town CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood glucose
• Make beds, change linen and keep the rooms clean and uncluttered
• Help patients walk, transfer from bed to chair and do their exercises
• Keep the fluid and food intake charts accurate for every patient
• Spot confusion, falls risk or changes in mood and tell the nurse in charge
• Keep families updated on routine matters and pass clinical questions to the sister

• First aid Level 1 or BLS certificate
• Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• SANC enrolment as an Enrolled Nurse or Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary for nursing posts
• Physically strong enough to lift and move patients safely
• Able to work shifts, including nights and weekends

• Paid training in dementia and end-of-life care
• Meals provided on shift at many frail care centres
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Transport home after late shifts at some facilities

• If you're a caregiver, attach the certificate from the training provider, not just a letter saying you attended.
• Name the type of patients you've cared for, such as stroke patients or dementia residents, in your first CV line.