- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience
- Location Western Cape
- City Cape Town
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
Patient Care Manager at Faircape Group
Patient Care Manager
Specific duties include but is not limited to the following:
Operational Responsibilities:
- Oversee the efficient administration of operations at the facility.
- Ensure the proper implementation and management of admissions, transfers, extensions, and discharge procedures.
- Implement and manage systems to increase income.
- Be present at all inspections, including those by the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Social Development (DSD).
- Supervise the implementation of infection control procedures during outbreaks or suspected infections.
- Administer incident and investigation reporting.Â
- Ensure the proper logging and follow-up of maintenance issues.Â
- Make suggestions for procedural improvements and ensure adherence to the correct approval process.Â
- Ensure necessary training of policies and procedures, ensuring staff competency.Â
- Manage and report on deviations from established procedures.
 Resident and Family Interaction:
- Monitor and manage customer service levels continually.
- Ensure quality and efficient delivery of services at the facility.
- Communicate types and levels of services offered to interested persons.
- Interface regularly with families and provide support, assistance, or decision-making input when required.
- Resolve complaints and provide effective education, advice, and counselling to residents.
Health Professional and Company Relationship Management:
- Build and manage relationships between health professionals and the company.
- Ensure the implementation of processes conducive to customer satisfaction.
- Identify improvement areas and implement initiatives for continued customer service.
Marketing Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain bed occupancy to achieve maximum capacity at all times.
- Collaborate with healthcare staff to ensure timely admissions and discharges, minimising downtime between patient turnovers.
- Liaise with stakeholders to promote the facility.
- Maintain excellent knowledge of the company and the facility’s services.
- Discuss goals and objectives with the Multidisciplinary Team and Senior Management.
- Undertake competitor analysis to ensure the facility offerings are competitive and market relatedÂ
Administration Responsibilities:
- Prepare reports and submissions aligned with responsibilities.
- Monitor and approve requisitions through the Healthcare Administrator to the Claremont office.Â
- Communicate and report to the support team and Claremont Heads of Departments on relevant matters.Â
- Host Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, ensuring efficiency and constructive discussions.Â
- Allocate action points to relevant role players during MDT meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, or a related field.
 Experience and KnowledgeÂ
- Previous experience working within a healthcare/hospital environment (advantageous)Â
- Experience in healthcare operations, and compliance advantageous
- Experience in a geriatrics environment advantageous
- Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, palliative care, rehab, strokes advantageousÂ
Skills and Attributes:Â
- Strong leadership Skills to provide direction, inspire confidence, and motivate staff to achieve common goals. Strong leadership skills are essential for fostering a positive work environment and driving organisational success.
- Team Building Skills. Being able to build and nurture effective teams by providing mentorship and professional development opportunities, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Ethical Integrity by adhering to high ethical standards and acting with integrity.Â
- Adaptability: The healthcare industry is constantly evolving. Be adaptable and open to change, willing to embrace innovation and continuously improve processes to meet evolving needs.
- Crisis Management Abilities, the ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively coordinate response efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
- Excellent Communication Skills, as communication is criticalÂ
- Problem-solving abilities. Being able to navigate through complex challenges that require innovative solutions
- Strategic Thinking – Be able to develop and implement long-term strategic plans that align with the organisation’s mission and goalsÂ
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
Specific Requirements:
- Clear health record
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Two Written referencesÂ
- Own reliable transportationÂ
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Faircape Group on faircapehealth.simplify.hr to apply
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