Theatre Cleaner (Private Hospital)

Careful, trained cleaners are wanted at a day surgery clinic in Tembisa. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Tembisa, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Clean theatres between operations to the hospital's turnaround times
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Mop spills of blood or fluids using the spill kit
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Clean patient rooms using colour-coded cloths and mops for each area

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

• Previous hospital or clinic cleaning experience
• An infection prevention and control short course
• Experience as a porter or general assistant in healthcare

• On-the-job infection control training
• Medical aid option through the employer
• 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.