Patient Care Assistant - 2 posts (Kingston, Jamaica) - Min. of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport

 Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HS 5) – 2 posts 

Bureau of Gender Affairs - 

National Shelter Unit (Eastern Regional Shelter)

Salary range: $1,657,751 - $1,970,545 per annum (per year)

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for
providing basic medical and personal care to clients of the Shelter according to their immediate
needs and in accordance with established Government Medical Guidelines, Policies and
Procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition;
• Obtains patient vital signs (daily), including pulse, blood pressure, temperature;
• Provides routine care for patients, such as assistance with bathing or eating, if necessary;
• Observes patients' health and submits reports, as required;
• Reviews medical Charts, where required;
• Accompanies patients to the hospital;
• Assists the Shelter Manager with procurement of over the counter medications;
• Administers medications (daily if necessary);
• Provides wound care, as required;
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas, as required;
• Assists with childcare and self-care (enforcing Shelter schedule concerning bedtime,
playtime, rest and serving meals, as well as demonstrating self-care to women entering
the Shelter);
• Monitors children in the shelter to ensure that they are taking their medication, as prescribed;
• Makes recommendations for clients to seek medical/psychological help at the nearest regional health authority.
• Prepares and submits reports and other documents as required;
• Provides assistance to other areas within the Shelter as requested.

Required Skills and Competencies
Core:
• Good oral and written and communication skills
• High Level Integrity
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to use own initiative
• Reliability
• Customer service skills
• Teamwork and co-operation

Functional/Technical:
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures
• Sound knowledge of clinical procedures (checking vitals, administering injection and
medication)
• Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering when required
Minimum Required Education and Experience
• Completed Secondary School Education;
• Certificate/Diploma in Practical Nursing or its equivalent from an accredited tertiary
institution;
• Training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• Three (3) years’ experience performing similar duties.

Special Conditions Associated with the Job
•Working environment may involve:

• Possible exposure to hazardous substances
• Lifting
• Bending

• Extended working hours are expected, this includes working on weekends and holidays.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport
4-6 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 5
Email: careeropportunities@mcges.gov.jm

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.