Infection Control Cleaner

You'll keep a frail care centre in Roodepoort safe for patients by cleaning the way infection control demands. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Roodepoort; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change

• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Matric or Grade 11
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B

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

• On-the-job infection control training
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays
• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• 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.