Frail Care Centre Cleaner

You'll keep a private hospital in Cape Town CBD safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area

• 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
• Matric or Grade 11
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B

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

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

• 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.