Hospital Ward Cleaner

Patients and nurses in Midrand rely on this frail care centre being spotless every shift. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Midrand (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times

• 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

• Medical aid option through the employer
• On-the-job infection control training
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays

• 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.
• Mention any hospital, clinic or old-age home work first, even if it was short. Healthcare recruiters shortlist people who know ward routines.