Hospital Ward Cleaner

Clean really matters at a frail care centre in Vereeniging; here it stops infections spreading. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward

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

• Knowledge of healthcare waste handling rules
• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare
• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience

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

• 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.
• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.