Infection Control Cleaner

Careful, trained cleaners are wanted at a private hospital in Mthatha. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Mthatha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back

• Matric or Grade 11
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Calm under pressure in busy wards

• Knowledge of healthcare waste handling rules
• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare

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

• Mention any hospital, clinic or old-age home work first, even if it was short. Healthcare recruiters shortlist people who know ward routines.
• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.