Environmental Services Worker - Healthcare Facility

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Full-time role

Training provided

Supportive team

PPE & supplies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Services Worker for a healthcare facility in Mossel Bay (South Africa). The role focuses on maintaining a sterile, safe environment by cleaning patient rooms, theatres, and common areas in accordance with strict sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include disinfection of rooms, sanitizing equipment, waste disposal, and ensuring supplies and equipment are well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare cleaning is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and hazardous waste disposal.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Physical stamina to stand/walk for long periods.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor respecting privacy.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas following infection control protocols.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces, medical equipment, and facility fixtures.
• Dispose of regulated medical waste and general trash safely.
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies and keep equipment clean.
• Perform floor care: sweeping, mopping, polishing for a safe environment.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Environmental Services Worker to maintain a sterile and safe environment within their healthcare facility in Mossel Bay . This role is absolutely critical to infection control and patient well-being. You will perform a variety of cleaning and sanitizing tasks in patient rooms, operating theatres, common areas, and administrative offices, ensuring adherence to stringent healthcare sanitation standards. The ideal candidate is highly reliable, understands the importance of infection prevention, and works meticulously to uphold the highest levels of cleanliness in a sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas following established infection control protocols.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces, medical equipment, and facility fixtures regularly.
• Dispose of regulated medical waste and general trash in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies and ensure all equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
• Perform floor care duties, including sweeping, mopping, and polishing, to ensure a safe and clean environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in environmental services or cleaning within a healthcare setting is highly preferred.
• Understanding of infection control principles and hazardous waste disposal.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and stand/walk for extended periods.
• A compassionate and professional demeanor, respecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with benefits package.
• Stable full-time employment in a vital healthcare setting.
• Training on specialized healthcare cleaning procedures and infection control.
• Supportive team environment dedicated to patient care and safety.
• Provision of all necessary protective equipment and cleaning supplies.