Cleaning Porter (Hospital Wards)

Patients and nurses in Hammarsdale rely on this private hospital being spotless every shift. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area

• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Matric or Grade 11

• 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

• 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.
• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.