Frail Care Centre Cleaner

Clean really matters at a private hospital in Durban Central; here it stops infections spreading. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Durban Central. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back

• 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

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

• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• On-the-job infection control training
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays
• 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.