Infection Control Cleaner

You'll keep a private hospital in Epping safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Epping, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times

• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• 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
• Matric or Grade 11

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

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

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