Theatre Cleaner (Private Hospital)

Careful, trained cleaners are wanted at a day surgery clinic in Springs. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Home base is a day surgery clinic on the Springs side of Gauteng.

• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times

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

• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• On-the-job infection control training
• Medical aid option through the employer
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays

• If you did an infection control course, attach the certificate. It moves you ahead of general cleaners.
• 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.