- Provide and coordinate individualised care and resources to cancer patients within the Care Home
- Duties also include administration, cooking, providing meals, cleaning, basic wound care, stoma care, patient assessment, patient transport and record keeping
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure that care is provided according to CANSA policies, procedures and regulations.
- Monitor vital signs and possible side effects of treatment and report to Care Home Coordinator.
- Maintain the patient reporting system accurately, consistently and confidentially.
- Provide patients with basic information about Care home, the Care Clinic services and how to access required resources.
- Maintain good infection control practices and a high standard of personal hygiene.
- Participate in general cleaning and food preparations.
- Prepare meals whenever required and ensure that patients have adequate meals.
- Assist in management of stock control.
- Perform reception duties.
- Interact with stakeholders, clients and patient families.
- Complete intake forms and all other required administration.
- Assist with medical aid claims.
- Endeavour to solve patient problems and report and refer according to guidelines.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Grade 12 Health certificate (Care giver/Social sciences/First Aid) will be advantageous
- Fluent in isiXhosa, English & Afrikaans and any other official language/s will be advantageous
- Computer Literate (Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite)
- Excellent Interpersonal, Time Management & Organisational skills
- Exceptional Written & Verbal Communication skills
- Compassionate and nurturing
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Non-Smoker
