Infection Control Cleaner – Permanent

Clean really matters at a frail care centre in Pretoria West; here it stops infections spreading. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Pretoria West (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Handle and bag medical waste in the right coloured bins
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times

• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B

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

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

• 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.