Cleaning Porter (Hospital Wards) – Experienced

Clean really matters at a frail care centre in Rustenburg; here it stops infections spreading. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a frail care centre in Rustenburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins

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

• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• Medical aid option through the employer
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays

• Mention any hospital, clinic or old-age home work first, even if it was short. Healthcare recruiters shortlist people who know ward routines.
• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.