Clinic Cleaner (Day Shift)

Clean really matters at a day surgery clinic in Bellville; here it stops infections spreading. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Bellville, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins

• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• 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
• Calm under pressure in busy wards

• Knowledge of healthcare waste handling rules
• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare

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

• Mention any hospital, clinic or old-age home work first, even if it was short. Healthcare recruiters shortlist people who know ward routines.
• 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.