Frail Care Centre Cleaner

You'll keep a private hospital in Ermelo safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a private hospital on the Ermelo side of Mpumalanga. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit

• Matric or Grade 11
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Respectful and discreet around patients

• Medical aid option through the employer
• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• 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.
• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.