Post-Operative Caregiver (Private Home) – Entry Level

A physical rehabilitation hospital in Tembisa needs someone kind and reliable to look after patients who can't manage alone. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Tembisa. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood glucose
• Keep families updated on routine matters and pass clinical questions to the sister
• Spot confusion, falls risk or changes in mood and tell the nurse in charge
• Turn bed-bound patients on schedule and check pressure areas for early sores
• Follow infection control rules, including hand hygiene and safe sharps disposal
• Do simple wound dressings and report anything that looks infected
• Hand out oral medication under the supervision of a registered nurse

• Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Patient and gentle with elderly, frail or confused people
• At least 1 year of hands-on patient care
• Able to work shifts, including nights and weekends
• First aid Level 1 or BLS certificate
• Physically strong enough to lift and move patients safely

• Meals provided on shift at many frail care centres
• Uniform supplied
• Transport home after late shifts at some facilities

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