Theatre Cleaner (Private Hospital)

Clean really matters at a community health clinic in Burgersfort; here it stops infections spreading. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Burgersfort (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged

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

• An infection prevention and control short course
• Knowledge of healthcare waste handling rules
• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience

• 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

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