Healthcare Facility Cleaner

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health and safety training

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Healthcare Facility Cleaner to maintain a sterile and safe environment in Pretoria's medical facilities. The role emphasizes infection control and patient safety, with work as part of a dedicated team focused on high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, operating theatres, and laboratories, ensuring proper waste disposal, and keeping records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cleaner, preferably in healthcare or medical setting.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and disinfection procedures for healthcare environments.
• Understanding of infection control principles and practices.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow strict instructions.
• Physical fitness to perform cleaning tasks including bending, lifting and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, operating theaters, laboratories, and common areas according to infection control protocols.
• Sanitize medical equipment and surfaces, especially high-touch areas.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical waste according to guidelines.
• Replenish supplies in restrooms and patient areas, maintaining hygiene standards.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities and report facility issues in Pretoria.

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection control

Follow instructions

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a meticulous and reliable Healthcare Facility Cleaner to maintain a sterile and safe environment within medical facilities in Pretoria . This role is crucial for preventing the spread of infections and ensuring patient safety, upholding the highest standards of hygiene in a critical setting. You will work as part of a dedicated team committed to cleanliness and infection control, contributing significantly to the well-being of patients and staff in the Gauteng province. Attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols are paramount for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, operating theaters, laboratories, and common areas according to established infection control protocols.
• Sanitize medical equipment and surfaces, paying close attention to high-touch areas.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical waste, including hazardous and infectious materials, following strict guidelines.
• Replenish supplies in restrooms and patient areas, ensuring hygiene standards are maintained.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities and report any facility maintenance issues promptly in Pretoria.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a cleaner, preferably in a healthcare or medical setting.
• Knowledge of specialized cleaning chemicals and disinfection procedures for healthcare environments.
• Understanding of infection control principles and practices.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow strict instructions.
• Physical fitness to perform cleaning tasks, including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Comprehensive health and safety training.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service.
• A secure and stable employment opportunity in Pretoria .