Supporter

Are you a compassionate and dedicated person looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of mental health? If you care about the wellbeing of people and like to motivate them, look no further.

Mondia HealthCare requires a Supporter who will be based at our Mondia Woodlands Facility in Bloemfontein reporting to the Unit Manager.

You will form part of a nursing team that work together with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational therapists and social workers to combine their efforts efficiently and effectively, and in so doing so achieve consistently good outcomes for patients placed in our care.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Care Worker certificate
• Relevant clinical experience would be advantageous

KEY DUTIES

• Provide assistance, support and motivation to the patients during their therapeutic journey.
• Support the nursing staff to ensure that the patients receive optimal care in a safe environment.
• Be able to assist the professional staff by performing various care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patients.
• Have knowledge of the Patient Rights Charter.
• Basic knowledge of CPR.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Respect, patience and empathy.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written. Must be able to write clinical notes on behaviour observed.
• Service commitment which maintains a person-centered mind set.

KEY COMPETEINCIES

• Eager to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity Awareness
• Humility
• Ability to recognize and understand your own emotions, and being aware of the effect of your actions, moods, and emotions on others.

If you meet the above criteria and have the relevant experience and attributes, we want to hear from you, with three (3) contactable references. Should you not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has not been successful.