Patient Care Assistant (St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individual to fill the position of Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HS 5) at the Annotto Bay and Port Antonio Hospitals.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the incumbent is responsible for the
supervision of housekeeping personnel in all departments; coordinating activities to ensure areas are
properly cleaned in a timely manner; preparing rosters, assigning duties, inspecting work, investigating
complaints regarding housekeeping services, and taking corrective action(s).
Requirements:

• 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.

Responsibilities will include:

• Caring of patients’ units
• Feeding helpless patients
• Collecting routine urine specimen
• Collecting stool specimen and any other specimen
• Accompanying patients for procedures
• Making beds, cribs and bassinets.
• Assisting patients to and from wheelchair/stretcher.
• Caring for patients’ skin, mouth, hands, and feet.
• Caring of pressure areas.
• Combing and brushing patients’ hair.
• Tidying patients’ environment for hand over to next shift.
• Preparing dressing and equipment for sterilization
• Assisting in admission of patients:
• Putting the patient to bed
• Helping unpack belongings
• Ensuring custodial care of belongings according to hospital’s policy
• Assisting in discharge of patients:
• Returning belongings to patients/family according to hospital’s policy
• Accompanying patient to hospital’s entrance exit
• Caring of hospital equipment e.g. suction machine
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps.
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
Salary Scale: $ 1,792,163 – 2,130,319 per annum
Cover Letters along with resumé should be submitted no later than Monday, 2024 June 24 to:

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,

E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Patient Care Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Constabulary Force

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following positions within the Medical Services Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HS 6)

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Nursing Staff, the incumbent is responsible for providing support to the Medical Services Branch, facilitating general patient care and maintaining a hygienic, safe and orderly facility in keeping with the objectives of the Branch. 

Key Responsibility Areas

Technical/Professional Responsibilities:

• Assists with the preparation for conducting all clinics in an efficient manner, e.g. sterilisation of equipment, etc
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of order and discipline in the clinical area
• Assists with the admission of patients engaging in such activities as "pulling cards", weighing and recording
• Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse or respiration rate as required
• Assists with explaining the intake forms when necessary 
• Prepares patients for physical examination
• Assists with the administration of immunizations as directed
• Assists with dressings and treatments of minor ailments as directed 
• Participates in post-clinic discussions that should embody evaluation and continuity of patient care
• Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies
• Assists with the organization of healthy lifestyle clinics
• Assists with the administration of immunizations
• Assists with the distribution of supplement and medication as well as applying simple dressings
• Assists with the preparation of visual aids to enhance teaching
• Assists in the planning, demonstration and distribution of appropriate literature as required
• Assists in motivating the JCF populace to utilize the services
• Manages incidents and ensures the continuing safety of self and others
• Assesses casualties and finds out the nature and cause of injuries, prioritizing based upon medical needs
• Arranges for further medical help or other emergency services on client's behalf
• Provides appropriate first aid treatment 
• Makes notes/observations of casualties and completes paperwork as required
• Provides a handover report when further medical help arrives
• Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting then in person or on the telephone and answering and/or referring their inquiries
• Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments
• Keeps clinics on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule
• Informs provider/patient of any service delays
• Prepares health records in advance of patient's visit
• Records and compiles statistical data and accurately files documents 
• Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records
• Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information
• Updates patients' information in the Health Management Information System
• Assists with data entry into the SPSS software for research purposes
• Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions; maintaining the reception area
• Assists with the MSB inventory of stocks in triage, screening and treatment areas
• Assists with the scheduling of recalibration of clinical equipment such as blood machines, etc
• Maintains the smooth operation of systems at the MSB by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
• Assists with mass programmes as directed by supervisors 
• Participates in conferences, seminars, etc
• Administers follow-up care as directed by nurse in charge
• Collects specimens as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Provides simple demonstration to support the teaching given 
• Reports obvious health hazards in the environment

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Certificate in Practical Nursing from a recognized institution
• One (1) year experience working in a caring environment/role

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Exposure to health hazards

Special Licensing or Certification necessary for the Job

• NCTVET certified
• Valid food handler's permit

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, May 10, 2024 to:

The Senior Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Jamaica Constabulary Force

NCB South Tower

3rd Floor,

2 Oxford Road,

Kingston 5.

Email: hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm

We appreciate your interest in this advertisement, unfortunately only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Patient Care Assistant (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Lionel Town 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 in LIONEL TOWN HOSPITAL: PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (HSC/HS 5)-VACANT (salary range $1, 657, 751 – $1, 970,545 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post).

Job Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the hygienic, nutritional, elimination, psychological and psycho-social needs of the patient and share the responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Allied Health Care Assistance (Patient Assistant) – Level 2 (HEART Certification)
• A minimum of two (2) subjects at CXC or GCE equivalent including English Language and a
• numeric subject
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Practical Nurse

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Possess high integrity and ethics
• Good verbal communication skills
• Possess good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Attending to the hygienic needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the elimination needs of the patient by providing bedpans and urinals.
• Assisting with basic counselling of patients such as comforting patients to alleviate fears.
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps and arrange trays and sets.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the storage room for sundry items.
• Accompanying patients to clinics for procedures and other facilities for continuation of care.
• Conveying/collecting specimen items to/from pharmacy/laboratory.
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums, return soiled sets etc. to CSSD.
• Performs simple dressings as instructed.
• Assisting in admission of patients and ensures custodial care of belongings according to hospital policy.
• Assisting in discharge of patients and returns belongings to patient/family according to hospital policy.

Special conditions associated with the job:

• Required to work on a shift system.
• Standing/walking for prolonged hours.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday, March 06, 2024 to:

Senior Human Resource Officer,
Clarendon Health Department,
1-3 Jackson Street,
Denbigh, Clarendon.

E-Mail: lthpersonnel@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING**

Patient Care Assistant (Manchester, Jamaica, W.I.) - Percy Junor 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 PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL: PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (HSC/HS 5) – VACANT (salary range $1,657,751 -$1,970,545) per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post). Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides basic patient care, including hygiene, preventive skincare, feeding, mobility, range of motion and application of safety measures to all patients.

Qualification and Experience

• Practical Nursing Certificate (HEART Certified-NCTVET Allied Health Care Level 2)
• Secondary School Education
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a Practical Nurse.

Duties and responsibilities

• Makes cribs and bassinettes where necessary
• Care of Hospital equipment e.g. suction machine
• Assists with diets i.e. serving, feeding and cleaning utensils
• Serves drinking water and washes drinking glasses
• Gives and removes bedpans and urinals, observes and reports contents
• Collects routine urine specimen
• Care of skin, mouth, hands and feet, nails
• Change patients’ gowns/clothing when necessary
• Combs and brushes patients’ hair
• Care of pressure areas, back sacrum, shoulders, elbows, heels, etc.
• Tidies patients’ environment for hand-over to next shift

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques:

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and to work under guidance
• Able to communicate freely, for discussions with patients and supervisor
• Has a preference for helping people
• Conforms to rules and regulations, and co-operates with the rest of staff

Working Conditions:

• Normal hospital environment

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than FEBRUARY 05, 2024 to:
The Assistant Human Resource Officer,
Percy Junor Hospital,
Spalding P.O.,
Clarendon,
E-Mail – junorpercy60@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Patient/Customer Care Representative (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica)

 

We're Hiring!

Requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) CXC subjects 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with scheduling medical visits and procedures
• Triaging calls
• Data entry for medical records

Send your CV to: sosshiring@gmail.com

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.

Patient Care Assistant (St. Thomas, Jamaica) - St. Thomas Municipal Corporation (Local Government Services Commission)

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:

Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HC 5)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Matron/Assistant Matron, the Patient Care Assistant will ensure residents of the Infirmary are cared for with dignified consideration and their well-being attended to in keeping with established standards and procedures including the following:

• Completely bathe clients and or assist with difficult tasks such as washing back and getting in and out of the tub/shower when clients are unable to do so independently
• Assists with dressing and undressing of clients or provide supervision when clients are unable to do so
• Assist with bladder and or bowel problems including the provision and removal of bed pans or supervising clients (as necessary) when they are unable to take care of their own toilet needs
• Assist clients to move with or without mechanical aid (e.g. wheel chair, walker), or when moving on difficult stairs, slopes, etc
• Assist clients with getting in and out of bed or wheel chair or on and off the toilet or providing supervision when clients can do so without assistance
• Participates in recreational activities (e.g. devotional sessions, games, etc)
• Assists clients to move to prevent secondary disabilities or medical issues
• Encourages independence by allowing clients to perform by themselves activities which they are capable of doing

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of secondary education
• Certificate in Practical Nursing from a recognized institution
• In-service training/basic first aid

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, November 25, 2022 to:

Secretary,

Local Government Services,

Office of the Services Commission,

Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex,

2nd Floor, G Block,

30 National Heroes Circle,

Kingston 4.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Nurses - Practical, Registered & Enrolled (Kingston, Jamaica) - Athena Care Jamaica

 AthenaCareJa is seeking REGISTERED, PRACTICAL & ENROLLED NURSES!

Requirements

• Must be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)
• Preferably reside in Kingston/St. Andrew
• Proficient in geriatric care
• Proof of their practicum experience and certification
• Experience should go beyond their practicum experience

Qualified applicants may send their résumé and cover letter via email to jobs.athenamedical@gmail.com. Questions may be directed to (876) 442-2428 (call or WhatsApp).

*Note - Athena Care Jamaica is not an institution or nursing home, we are a home medical care service provider.

Patient Care Assistants (Trelawny, Jamaica) - Falmouth Public General Hospital.

 Patient Care Assistants (HSC/HS 5) for the Falmouth Public General Hospital (Field Hospital).

The Trelawny Health Services (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) requires Patient Care Assistants. Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible to:
Core Responsibilities

• Assists with the patients' diet-serving and feeding
• Assists with patients' hygienic needs
• Assists with patients' elimination needs
• Makes beds and cribs and basinets
• Tidies patients' environment for handing over to the other shift
• Assists with care of hospital equipment
• Conveys and collects items from the pharmacy and the laboratory
• Prepare and clean sluice room, utility room and cupboards

Qualification And Experience

• Two (2) CXC IGCE Subjects including English Language
• Certificate in Practical Nursing an asset
• Minimum two (2) years work experience

Requirements

• Good mental and physical health
• Proactive work attitude
• Good interpersonal and listening skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good written and oral communication skills

Applications with résumé should be submitted no later than March 3, 2021 to:

The Parish Personnel Officer

Trelawny Health Services

97 Comwall Street

Falmouth, Trelawny

Email: tamara.tinglin@wrha.gov.jm

NB. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.