Infection Control Cleaner – Entry Level

Patients and nurses in Germiston rely on this private hospital being spotless every shift. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Germiston, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• 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
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times

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

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

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

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