CARE WORKER
CARE WORKER – NRC WATERFALL
National Renal Care
📍 Midrand, Gauteng
📄 Permanent | 💼 Market-Related Salary
Reference: 001429
Position Overview
National Renal Care is seeking a qualified, motivated, and patient-focused Care Worker to join the NRC Waterfall unit in Midrand. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience by attending to patients’ basic care needs while supporting the safe and effective operation of the dialysis service.
National Renal Care is a leading provider of comprehensive kidney disease management in South Africa, committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 with basic numeracy and literacy skills
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar care role (preferred)
- Experience in a renal or dialysis environment will be an advantage
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer-focused with a caring and professional approach
- Team-oriented, energetic, and well organised
- High standards of quality, ethical conduct, and integrity
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and prepare dialysis machines before each patient session in accordance with NRC policies and standards
- Test dialysis machine alarms prior to each session to ensure patient safety
- Support the safe and efficient operation of the dialysis unit
- Conduct routine generator checks (daily, weekly, and monthly), record technical issues, and refuel diesel as required
- Comply with unit financial procedures, including stock control and waste management
- Provide excellent patient care by ordering and serving meals according to prescribed dietary requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment in line with infection control and occupational health and safety standards
- Remain informed of healthcare support functions within the unit and participate in continuous learning
- Uphold and demonstrate National Renal Care values and the “Caring the NRC Way” approach
Employment Equity & Compliance
National Renal Care is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applications from individuals with disabilities are encouraged, in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity strategy.
Internal applicants must notify their line manager prior to applying, in accordance with NRC recruitment and selection policies.
Data Protection & Application Process
By applying, candidates consent to the use of their personal information for recruitment purposes only. Unsuccessful applicants’ information will be retained for six months and securely destroyed thereafter, unless otherwise requested.
If no response is received within four weeks of the closing date, please consider the application unsuccessful.