Theatre Cleaner (Private Hospital) – Experienced

Clean really matters at a private hospital in Johannesburg CBD; 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 Johannesburg CBD (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward

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

• 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
• 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.
• 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.