Theatre Cleaner (Private Hospital)

Patients and nurses in Montague Gardens rely on this community health clinic being spotless every shift. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Montague Gardens; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back

• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Matric or Grade 11

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

• On-the-job infection control training
• Medical aid option through the employer
• Meal on shift at the staff canteen

• 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.