Clinic Cleaner (Day Shift)

You'll keep a community health clinic in Krugersdorp safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

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

• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers

• Matric or Grade 11
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• 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
• Respectful and discreet around patients

• An infection prevention and control short course
• 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
• On-the-job infection control training
• Medical aid option through the employer

• 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.