Clinic Cleaner (Day Shift)

You'll keep a private hospital in Burgersfort safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Burgersfort; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change

• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Matric or Grade 11

• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience
• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare

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

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