Cleaning Porter (Hospital Wards)

Clean really matters at a private hospital in Stellenbosch; here it stops infections spreading. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at a private hospital in Stellenbosch. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• 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

• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Respectful and discreet around patients

• An infection prevention and control short course
• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare

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

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