Residential Healthcare Worker
- Function
- Nursing
- Facility
- Algoa Psych
- Position
- Residential Healthcare Worker
- Introduction
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A Vacancy has arisen for a Sessional Residential Healthcare Worker for 4 months at Life Nkanyisa Algoa Psych. Reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidates will contribute towards the effective functioning of the unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.
- Critical Outputs
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Patient Care:
- Implementing health, safety and infection control standards.
- Contribute towards accurate record keeping by reporting any changes in patients’ physical condition.
- Grooming of Patients
- Ensure Rehabilitation by assisting the Rehabilitation teams.
Health Education:
- Participate in health education or learning programmes for the patients, families, communication and staff.
In-service training:
- Participate and attend in-service training.
Material and Human Resource:
- Manage ward stock, accurate inventory and determine material needs.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12/Matric
- Relevant Homebased/Healthcare worker certificate
- 1 year experience
- Be able to work under pressure
- Competencies
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- Leading by example
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Teamwork
- Influencing skills
- Drive and energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behavior
- Customer responsiveness
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Madrey.Langford@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, May 8, 2026
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.