Care Worker - RCH Shifa (Durban) at National Renal Care Pty(Ltd)

Requirements

Requirements and Experience

• Grade 12 level of numeracy and literacy
• A Minimum of 1 year experience within a similar role is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in renal will be advantageous.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.  
• Strong Customer Orientation
• Team player
• Very energetic
• Well organised
• Excellence Orientation (Concern for high-quality work)
• Ethical Behaviour (Honesty)

Key Performance Areas (KPA)

Ensure the safe and optimal operation of the dialysis service by following these guidelines:

• Clean dialysis machines before each patient's dialysis session, following policies, procedures, and NRC standards.
• Ensure that the unit generator works by conducting daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspections, logging technical issues, and refuelling the generator with diesel as needed.
• Adhere to all financial policies and procedures in the unit, particularly regarding stock and waste management.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient care by ordering and serving meals to patients according to their dietary requirements and NRC policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to daily infection control and occupational health and safety standards.
• Stay updated on healthcare worker functions in the unit and continuously educate yourself.
• Test the machine alarms before each dialysis session to ensure they are operational and contribute to a safe dialysis environment.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.