Our Therapy Group Practice at Nurture iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a Rehab Supporter to join their team.

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives through supportive, person-centred care? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything you do? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Rehab Supporter, you will play a key role in assisting our interdisciplinary therapy team—including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy—to provide high-quality rehabilitation services. This role involves supporting both the clinical and administrative aspects of therapy delivery, helping ensure that patients receive consistent, evidence-based care throughout their rehabilitation journey.

You'll work closely with therapists, patients, and families to contribute to a caring and efficient environment that promotes recovery and positive outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Grade 12 minimum requirement
• 2 years or more relevant experience in a physical rehabilitation environment is essential
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good inter-personal skills and communication skills
• Patient handling skills, such as transfers
• Knowledge of basic wheelchair maintenance and basic wheelchair seating requirements
• Willingness to assist in other admin areas in the facility when required
• Problem solving skills, analysis & sound decision-making
• Safety and Quality with sound knowledge of health and safety requirements for a rehabilitation setting
• Initiative-taking
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn and grow

Minimum Salary: R9 489.74 Cost to Company (including benefits)

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming Organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture’s values.

ABOUT US

We work alongside Nurture Health to make it possible for people and their families to live meaningful and fulfilled lives despite physical impairment and disability resulting from health conditions.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with Nurture Health (South Africa’s largest physical rehabilitation hospital group) to provide facility-based, post-acute healthcare outside acute hospital settings.

Our winning recipe lies in our experienced, interdisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients and their families.

OUR VALUES

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Communication
• Safety
• Continuous Improvement