Hospital Ward Cleaner – Permanent

Patients and nurses in Kariega rely on this day surgery clinic being spotless every shift. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Kariega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged

• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Matric or Grade 11
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty

• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare
• Knowledge of healthcare waste handling rules
• An infection prevention and control short course

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