Hospital Ward Cleaner – Fixed-Term

Clean really matters at a day surgery clinic in East London; here it stops infections spreading. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in East London; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

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

• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Matric or Grade 11

• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience
• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare
• An infection prevention and control short course

• Medical aid option through the employer
• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• On-the-job infection control training

• 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.