Frail Care Centre Cleaner

You'll keep a frail care centre in Vereeniging safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a frail care centre on the Vereeniging side of Gauteng.

• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• 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

• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty

• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience
• 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
• Medical aid option through the employer
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays

• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.
• 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.