Residential Healthcare Worker

at Lorraine Frail Care Centre
Published July 3, 2026
Expires July 30, 2026
Location Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Category General  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

A vacancy exists for a Residential Healthcare Worker, based at Life Nkanyisa Lorraine Frail Care Centre, reporting to Marilyn Roberts Health Centre Manager. The successful candidates will contribute towards the effective functioning of the unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.

Critical Outputs
Patient Care:

Implementing quality health, safety and infection control standards.
Contribute towards accurate record keeping by reporting any changes in patients’ physical condition.
Grooming, physical, psychological, all ADL of Patients
Assistance to the senior MDT
Ensure Rehabilitation by assisting the Rehabilitation teams.
Attending and participating in review and ward meetings in order to ensure conformance to QMS audit standards
Adhere to Kabusha principles
Health Education:

Participate in health education or learning programmes for the patients, families, communication and staff.
Participate and attend in-service training.
Material and Human Resource:

Performing, understanding and complying with the company infection control standards in order to adhere to PPE standards and procedures
Adhering to safety measures
Manage ward stock, accurate inventory and determine material needs.
Working flexible hours in order to minimize agency costs and show willingness to assist other departments

Requirements

Grade 12/Matric
Relevant Homebased/Healthcare worker certificate
1 year experience
Be able to work under pressure
Competencies
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

Please send your resume/CV

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