Frail Care Centre Cleaner

Clean really matters at a frail care centre in eMalahleni; here it stops infections spreading. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in eMalahleni; 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.

• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit

• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Matric or Grade 11
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty

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

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

• 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.