Hospital Attendant (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - Black River Hospital (SRHA)

 

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL:

HOSPITAL ATTENDANT – (HSC/HS 1) Female

(Salary range $990,843 - $1,177,801 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Orderly, the incumbent will be required to
Qualifications and Experience:

• School Leaving Certificate (Secondary Education)
• English Language in GCE O’Level/CXC at the General Proficiency level would be an asset
• At least one (1) year experience within the hospital environment or service industry
• Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift.

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Physical Fitness
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to respect patient confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format
• Good time management skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Required to transport patients to Out-patients clinics, Casualty, to the Wards, for laboratory and x-ray
• services. This is done with wheelchairs and stretchers given the required situation
• Required to lift and support patients who are unable to walk
• Assigned to work with ambulance service periodically
• Required to deliver items from one area of the hospital to another
• Required to assist in maintaining the hospital buildings and compound by assisting in the cleaning of same
• Required to empty and clean all garbage receptacles and replace them in their appropriate areas
• Required to clean and keep in good condition, all the tools he has to work with eg. Wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than March 04, 2025 to:
The Assistant Human Resource Officer
Black River Hospital
45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth
Tell: (876) 965-9294

E-Mail – brhjobs00@gmail.com

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