Infection Control Cleaner

Patients and nurses in East London rely on this day surgery clinic being spotless every shift. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in East London. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged

• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Matric or Grade 11

• Knowledge of healthcare waste handling rules
• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience

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

• 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.