Netcare is recruiting for a CSSD Assistant. Apply Now!
Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
Work experience
Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
The ability to display a good customer-focus by developing and sustaining productive customer relationships
Role profile
Role title CSSD Assistants x 2 Theatre
Division Hospital Division
Location Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital
Reporting structure Unit Manager – Theatre
Role summary
The CSSD assistant is responsible for the execution of procedures and tasks to clean, prepare, pack and sterilize
unsterile instruments, linen and consumables and to supply sterile requirements to theatre and other auxiliary
departments in the hospital.
Key work output and accountabilities
Fold and Pack linen in the correct manner for sterilization.
Wash and care for instruments according to the correct procedure.
Pack instrument sets and loose articles in the prescribed manner for sterilization.
Ensure that all required instruments for procedures are sterile and ready for utilization.
Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and
owledge
Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships
that are mutually beneficial.
The ability to prioritise by managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed effectively and timeously
Ability to produce work of a high quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks
The ability to maintain a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge by keeping abreast of current development and trends in the medical related field impacting on the post
The ability to set high standards of performance for self and others, and assuming the overall responsibility and accountability for the successful completions of assignments or tasks
The ability to maintain stable performance under pressure by handling stress in an acceptable way to
personnel and the organisation
Available to work flexible hours if and when required
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of cleaning and disinfection processes and agents
Knowledge of safety hazards in CSSD and Theatre
Understand the different instruments and its uses
Knowledge of planning, organisational skills, ordering of supplies and quality assurance
NON MANAGERIAL/ SPECIALIST SKILLS
Coaching Others* The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to
facilitate personal development through coaching.
Leading and Managing Change* The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide
leadership in times of uncertainty.
Performance Development* The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team
to achieve set objectives.
Taking Action Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and
taking responsibility for results.
Decision Making Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the
consequences.
Managing Self Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting
appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
Customer Focus and Service
Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external
customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues,
suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
Adapting and Responding to
Change
Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own
reaction to change.
Continuous Improvement The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous
improvement.
Personal Work Ethic Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
Values and behaviours
Netcare values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our
patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the
participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care
about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
Care – The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
Truth – The crucial element in building relationships that work.
Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
Dignity – An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
Compassion – We engage everyone with empathy and respond with
acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
Participation – The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to
communicate.
The Netcare way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard
holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours, which you will be
accountable to uphold:
I always greet everyone to show my respect.
I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
I always engage to show my compassion.
I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
I always embrace diversity to show I am not a racist.
Closing Date: 29 August 2022
Location: St Augustine’s Hospital
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