KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, feeding, mobility/positioning, elimination, pressure care).
• Take and record vital signs, blood glucose, and fluid balances; promptly escalate concerns.
• Support wound care, basic dressings (within scope), specimen collection and simple procedures as delegated.
• Prepare beds/wards, maintain infection prevention & control standards (PPE, cleaning of equipment).
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges; provide patient and family support and orientation.
• Document care accurately and timeously in line with policy; safeguard patient privacy and dignity.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (Nursing, Physio, OT, Speech, Social Work) to meet rehab goals.
• Participate in shift, weekend and public-holiday rosters as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current SANC registration as Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary / Enrolled Nurse
• Completed ENA programme with proof of competency; BLS/CPR certificate (advantageous)
• Prior exposure to rehab, sub-acute, long-term care or private hospital (advantageous)
• Basic wound & pressure care, safe patient handling, falls prevention, IPC standards
• Compassionate bedside manner, fitness for duty, computer literacy (beneficial), right to work in SA, clear criminal record