Infection Control Cleaner

Clean really matters at a day surgery clinic in Boksburg; here it stops infections spreading. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Boksburg, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward

• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Matric or Grade 11

• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience
• An infection prevention and control short course

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