Theatre Cleaner (Private Hospital) – Fixed-Term

Clean really matters at a private hospital in Tembisa; here it stops infections spreading. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a private hospital on the Tembisa side of Gauteng. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• 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
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit

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

• Medical aid option through the employer
• On-the-job infection control training
• Shift allowances for nights and Sundays
• 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.