Cleaning Porter (Hospital Wards) – Fixed-Term

You'll keep a day surgery clinic in Brackenfell safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Brackenfell (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers

• Matric or Grade 11
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Respectful and discreet around patients

• Medical aid option through the employer
• On-the-job infection control training
• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays

• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.
• In the interview, explain how you clean an isolation room step by step. It is a common question and a quick way to stand out.