Hospital Ward Cleaner

You'll keep a day surgery clinic in Sandton safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Sandton-based, with most of your time spent at a day surgery clinic. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

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

• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Matric or Grade 11
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty

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