Specialized Cleaning Technician - Healthcare Facilities

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Equipment provided

Comprehensive training

Critical patient safety role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Specialized Cleaning Technician to ensure sterility and hygiene in Bloemfontein healthcare facilities. You will perform deep cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in patient rooms, operating theaters, labs, and sensitive areas with strong infection control focus.

Must understand healthcare sanitation standards and be capable of safely handling cleaning agents and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in specialized cleaning within healthcare or clinical environments.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles and sterilization techniques.
• Ability to safely handle a variety of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strict protocol adherence.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care areas.
• Follow infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
• Safely handle specialized cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Dispose of medical waste according to guidelines.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and chemical usage.
• Regularly check supplies and equipment and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Healthcare sanitation

Infection control

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

Healthcare sanitation certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and precise Specialized Cleaning Technician to ensure the utmost cleanliness and sterility within healthcare facilities in Bloemfontein . This role is critical for patient safety, infection control, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. You will be responsible for performing deep cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures in patient rooms, operating theaters, laboratories, and other sensitive areas. The ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding of healthcare-specific sanitation protocols, infection control principles, and the safe handling of specialized cleaning agents and equipment. This is a hands-on position requiring vigilance, efficiency, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in a critical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care areas, including operating rooms, isolation rooms, and general wards.
• Follow strict infection control protocols and procedures to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Safely handle and utilize specialized cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Dispose of medical waste, including hazardous materials, according to strict guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, chemical usage, and any observed environmental health risks.
• Conduct regular checks of cleaning supplies and equipment, reporting any maintenance needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in specialized cleaning, specifically within healthcare or clinical environments.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles, sterilization techniques, and healthcare sanitation standards.
• Ability to safely handle and use a variety of cleaning chemicals and specialized equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols.
• Physical ability to perform demanding cleaning tasks and work in a demanding environment.
• Relevant certifications in healthcare sanitation or infection control are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Provision of all specialized cleaning equipment and protective gear.
• Extensive training on healthcare sanitation best practices and safety.
• A vital role contributing to patient well-being and safety.