Frail Care Centre Cleaner – Experienced

Clean really matters at a day surgery clinic in Worcester; here it stops infections spreading. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a day surgery clinic on the Worcester side of Western Cape. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires

• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Matric or Grade 11

• An infection prevention and control short course
• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience
• Knowledge of healthcare waste handling rules

• Medical aid option through the employer
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays
• 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.