Theatre Cleaner (Private Hospital)

Patients and nurses in Prospecton rely on this frail care centre being spotless every shift. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is Prospecton-based, with most of your time spent at a frail care centre.

• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change

• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Matric or Grade 11
• Calm under pressure in busy wards
• Able to work shifts including weekends and night duty
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B

• Medical aid option through the employer
• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• 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.