Hospital Ward Cleaner – Permanent

Patients and nurses in Epping rely on this community health clinic being spotless every shift. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Epping, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins

• Matric or Grade 11
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Respectful and discreet around patients

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

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

• 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.