Health Care Worker – NRC Pretoria East at National Renal Care

National Renal Care has grown and evolved into the leading total kidney and disease
management organisation in South Africa. NRC cares, not only for its patients but also for
society and earth. National Renal Care seeks to recruit an ambitious, talented, goal driven
and self-motivated individual to fulfil the role of a Healthcare worker.
NATIONAL RENAL CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Company’s approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part
of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. National
Renal Care actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
Please note:
Please note that reference checks for applicants will be conducted with current and past
employers. Reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the direct line
manager/s. Employees are encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct
line manager to ensure that the line manager is aware of the application.
In the event of a candidate having any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to
perform the job function, the candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an
assessment for reasonable accommodation can be made.
By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information,
you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was
provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes (should you
be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment
purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an
employment relationship with yourself, and this will be done in accordance with the
applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not
be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent.
If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided for
a period of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to
your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please
indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a
secure manner.
If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application
as unsuccessful.

ROLE SUMMARY
The Health Care Worker will be tasked to assist in attending to and maintaining the basic
needs of the patient.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Ensure a safe and optimal dialysis service by prepping and cleaning dialysis machines
prior to each patient dialysis session as per policies & procedures and NRC standards.
Ensure that the unit generator is in working condition by completing the daily, weekly and
monthly maintenance inspections, logging technical issues and refuelling the
generator with diesel as and when required.
Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit i.e. stock, waste
Ensure excellent customer service and patient care by ordering and serving patients their
meals in line with dietary requirements and NRC policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe work ethic and a safe dialysis environment by complying with infection
control and occupational health and Safety standards on a daily basis.
Ensure that you are continuously educated regarding the Health care worker function in
the unit and that your related knowledge is constantly updated.
Ensuring a safe dialysis session by testing of the machine alarms prior to each dialysis
session to ensure that they are operational.
Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
Grade 12 level of numeracy and literacy
A Minimum of 1-year experience within a similar role is preferred.
A minimum of 1-year experience within renal will be advantageous
Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
Strong interpersonal skills required.
Strong Customer orientation
Team player
Very energetic
Well organised
Excellence Orientation (Concern for high quality work)
Ethical Behaviour (Honesty)