Dental Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Geriatric Nurse (Manchester, Jamaica)

 Looking for someone who understands the complex physical and mental health needs for the elderly.

• Female
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in geriatric nursing
• Ages: 28-40 years old
• Level 2 NCTVET in Allied Health Care
• Must have food handler's permit
• Must be able to live-in

Send résumé to mwgazodiac@gmail.com

Deadline: October 10, 2020.

School Nurse for Clan Carthy High School (Kingston, Jamaica)

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

School Nurse

The incumbent is responsible for the provision of health care services and advice to students and staff of the school on matters relating to health.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Jamaica (current Certificate of Registration)
• Two (2) years working experience in health care 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

All applications must be submitted by Friday, October 2, 2020 to:

The Chairman

C/o The Principal

Clan Carthy High School

1 Deanery Road,

Kingston 3.

Email: clancarthy@clancarthyhighschool.edu.jm

School Nurse (RN2) - Spanish Town - Jonathan Grant High School

 Jonathan Grant High School invites applications for the position of: School Nurse - RN2.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Nursing
• Five (5) years experience in nursing
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills

Apply in person on or before September 30, 2020 to:

The Chairman

C/o The Principal

Jonathan Grant High School

White Church Street,

Spanish Town.

Assistant Occupational Health Nurse (Kingston, JM) - Petrojam Limited

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacancy:

Assistant Occupational Health Nurse

Job Summary

The successful candidate is responsible for planning, organizing, recommending and implementing effective health service programmes for all employees and for ensuring the provision of basic diagnostic and clinical services.

The position will also be responsible for participating in planning and implementing health education programmes designed to improve efficiency and reduce absenteeism.

The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work in a 24 hour shift system.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Be a certified Registered Nurse
• BLS certified
• Have a minimum of three (3) years medical-surgical nursing experience
• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety is an asset

Duties and Experience:

• Assists with the development and implementation of health policies 
• Develops employee programs, such as health education, accident prevention, alcohol abuse and family planning and assist in classroom presentations
• Interprets plant and departmental health policies and regulations to employees
• Encourages employees to participate in programmes designed to promote healthy lifestyles
• Directs patients care including first aid treatment in the case of an accident or illness including follow-ups and referral
• Coordinates occupational health tests for injured and for annual and bi-annual company medicals
• Conducts onsite tests e.g. blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks
• Maintains medical stocks, employee and on-the-job injury records
• Assists employees in taking advantage of the Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) by arranging services such as counseling and nutritional guidance
• Observes and assesses the work environment for potential dangers and hazards

Key Competencies:

• Proficient in the use of medical instruments and equipment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent observational skills
• Compassionate, patient and confidential in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain composure and work effectively within groups
• Ability to diagnose, and make prompt decisions in emergencies
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Please forward résumés by Friday, September 25, 2020 to:

hrdmail@petrojam.com, subject line: Assistant Occupational Health Nurse.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Resident Caregivers (Kingston & Montego Bay, JM) - SOS Children's Village

The Caregiver provides general support the Family in the direct care and development of the children and adolescents. Male and female candidates eligible.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to secondary level
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with children 
• Certificate in Child Care or Care giving
• Experience in Home Management to include family budgeting
• Ability to operate a computer to intermediate level

Other Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge of Child Rights and Protection Act
• Comprehension of child, youth and family development
• Knowledge of positive parenting techniques, promoting child participation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Mental alertness and strong motivation
• Positive attitude and perseverance
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Ability to reside on the village with children in a family setting
• Willingness to make a long term commitment

Kindly submit your application by September 25, 2020 to:

The Human Resources Advisor

SOS Children's Villages National Office 

26 Peter Pan Avenue,

P.O. Box 654

Montego Bay #2,

St. James.

Fax: (876) 979-5855 or email:

 jam.na_recruiting@sos-jamaica.org

Caregiver (Old Harbour, Jamaica)

Caregiver needed urgently to care for dementia patient in Old Harbour. 


Accommodation available if required. Salary negotiable. Telephone: (876) 398-0417.

Housekeeper (St. Andrew, Jamaica)

Housekeeper needed to live-in to take care of 7 year old girl and her father. Salary negotiable.

Requirements:

• Mature and responsible female housekeeper
• Ages 35 years and older
• Must have good principles to teach the child
• Take to church and school
• Cook, wash, iron and keep house clean at all times
• No smokers, no drinkers
• Driver's licence a big plus but not required.

Comfortable accommodation in a nice neighbourhood (Hope Pastures) in Liguanea area. Send photo and full size photo via Whatsapp (876) 513-8427.

Early Childhood Homeschool Teachers (Clarendon, Portmore, etc)

Nanny (Kingston, Jamaica)

Seeking someone within the Kingston 8 area to look after a 3 1/2 year old boy between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

You would be fully responsible for:

• His educational needs
• Assisting him with online school
• Feeding timed
• Bath time
• Play time, etc
• All materials will be provided

If you are considering this position, you must meet the following important requirements:

• Literacy
• Numeracy (Simple numeracy skills, addition of numbers specifically)
• Punctuality
• Patience
• Consistency
• Have an interest in children or passion to work with them
• Kind hearted nature
• Trustworthy

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I ask that you do not apply if you are experiencing any of the symptoms such as fever, coughing, cold, etc.

In order to apply send and email to pnattersons@gmail.com and provide information about yourself, why you are applying and your required salary. Please also state what you have read and understand about the job post.

Live-in Helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

Live-in helper needed in Kingston.

• Must be able to cook
• Interact well with kids

Tel: (876) 312-4013 / (876) 459-4574.

Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica)

We are seeking a caring, patient Caregiver to stay two (2) to three (3) days per week with a mature female in the Kingston 6 area. The individual must be honest and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1. Making her meals
2. Assisting with her baths
3. Ensuring she takes her medication; and
4. Light tidying up

Please send an email with your 

1. Name
2. Date of birth
3. Address
4. Experience
5. Contact of references
6. Whether you have traveled recently or had contact with someone who traveled recently to:

Cherilyn_angel@yahoo.com on or before September 11, 2020.

Registered Nurses (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)

The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the vacant positions of three (3) Registered Nurses (HPC/RN1).

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Medical Doctor the incumbent is responsible for providing non-judgmental and compassionate nursing services to survivors of sexual assault at CISOCA in addition to making referrals for appropriate medical and psychological care fir the patients as well as ensuring the availability of adequate medical supplies.

Qualification and Experience:

• BSc degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing institution
• At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities
Technical/Professional Responsibilities:

• Conducts vital and appropriate testing of all clients in order to assess and treat the patients accurately;
• Conducts duties related to forensic examinations and specimen management;
• Prepares and sanitizes the examination suite(s) before and after use;
• Ensures that examination rooms are restocked with medical supplies and requisitions done as needed;
• Records management for medical office;
• Support of medical staff and office;
• Monitors the disposal of all hazardous materials;
• Maintains liaisons with external stakeholders.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manages procurements and stock of medical supplies and sundries;
• Rosters of nursing staff to provide coverage for all attending physicians;
• Liaises with the investigators to ensure preparedness for court appearances/testimony;
• Medical Office administration and documentation;
• Performs quality assurance functions to include maintenance of chain of evidence, appropriateness of documentation;
• Participates in annual performance appraisal reviews;
• Assists in the development of training programmes and procedures for new nursing staff;
• Participates in public education and sensitization sessions.

Other Responsibilities

Performs other related functions assigned from time to time by Medical Officer.

Special conditions associated with job performance:

• Required to work as rostered to include extended hours, weekend and public holidays;
• Sensitive and emotional circumstances.

Performance standards:

• Maintains chain of custody for each sexual assault examination and adheres to evidence protocols;
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients examination results;
• Provides chaperones assistance during examinations of violated victims;
• Provides patient care in accordance with established medical protocols and internal standard operating procedures;
• Professionalism displayed through mannerism, attire and response to stressful situations;
• Prompt procurement of all medical supplies to avert supply crisis;
• Flexibility to accept changes in areas of responsibility;
• Patients records are updated accurately and timely;
• Identifies errors and ensures correction of such, promptly and effectively.

Salary
Ranges from $1,102,637 - $1,310,689 per annum and any allowances attached to the post.

Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Jamaica Constabulary Force
NCB South Tower
3rd Floor, 2 Oxford Road,
Kingston 5.
Email: hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm

Deadline: August 28, 2020. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.