Care Worker - Alberton at Nurture Health

Job Description

• Nurture Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Worker to join our rehabilitation hospital team. Reporting to the Nursing Manager, you will provide high-quality, dignity-centred care that supports patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. Your role will contribute to patient comfort, independence, and wellbeing while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate care by supporting activities of daily living, promoting patient dignity, and monitoring patients' clinical status in accordance with Nurture's nursing policies and systems.
• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in patients' conditions while collaborating with nurses and the wider interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Represent the nursing team professionally, contribute to a respectful patient experience, and actively participate in ongoing learning and professional development.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a recognised Care Worker or Nursing Assistant qualification (or equivalent) with proven experience providing care in a hospital or frail care environment.
• Strong observational skills, empathy, teamwork, and the ability to plan and adapt daily activities while recognising and reporting changes in patients' clinical conditions.
• Commitment to the Caregivers and Health Promotion Council (CHPC) Code of Conduct, patient-centred care, and continuous professional development within a rehabilitation environment.