Practical Nurse (Trelawny, Jamaica)

Practical Nurse needed to care for elderly woman in Trelawny. 

Requirements:

• Will assist in meal preparation and hygiene maintenance
• Required four (4) days per week, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Salary: $12,000 weekly

Please send résumé to: caringja@gmail.com

 

Juici Patties Cross Roads Hiring! Multiple Vacancies (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Nanny/ Child Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica) - HomeMaid Jamaica

We are seeking to hire awesome team members for the role of Nanny/Child Caregiver. You will be expected to care for the child and in some cases supervise him/her at their online school.

Requirements:

• We need amazing nannies to join our team
• Must have experience/certificate in child care
• Must have a great attitude
• Must be patient, loving, mature, respectful and willing to learn

Email résumés to: support@homemaidjm.com

Executive Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Factories Corporation of Jamaica

 

Factories Corporation of Jamaica invites  applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of: Executive Assistant.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Managing Director, the incumbent will provide an efficient and effective executive/administrative support to the Executive Office and coordinate and/or perform administrative tasks necessary for the smooth functioning of the office.

Qualifications and Experience:

a. Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration of the Social Sciences
• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or other administrative management training; plus
• Certified Professional Secretary

b. Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years administrative related experience
• Experience in dealing with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature

Special Skills and Aptitude:

• Thorough knowledge and experience in administrative and secretarial functions
• Knowledge of how government operates and its protocols
• Proficiency in office procedures and use of office equipment and advanced technology
• Strong sense of confidentiality and objectivity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Brief the Managing Director on information requirements in advance of appointments and meetings, and prepare relevant files
• Prepare reports to the Ministry of Finance and the Integrity Commission
• Manipulate computerized data to generate tables and graphical presentations, linking worksheets, workbooks and word processing files
• Disseminate Management Meeting Action Sheet for HODs for follow-up
• Prepare Annual Department Budget for the upcoming financial period
• Communicate effectively by telephone, in writing, by email for facsimile
• Organise and take Minutes of monthly management meetings, drafts and circulate for follow-up
• Dispatch reports and correspondence to required destinations on a timely basis
• Act for Corporate Officer in periods of absence
• Perform any other administrative duties required by management

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of computer literacy skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage workload
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain up-to-date records
• Timely and accurate in completing assignments consistently

The successful applicant will be required to submit a valid police record.

Applications with résumés should be sent no later than February 7, 2021.

Human Resource and Administration Manager

17 Knutsford Boulevard,

Kingston 5.

Email: careers@fcj.gov.jm

Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.

Merchandiser (Mandeville, Jamaica)

 A distribution company with a well established range of personal care and household cleaning products requires a Merchandiser for Mandeville, Manchester.

Candidates should:

• Reside in Mandeville
• Possess a sound educational background with good oral and written communication skills
• Possess a Food Handler's permit
• Be able to function effectively with minimum supervision
• Merchandising experience would be an asset

Interested candidates should submit detailed résumé to:

Employmentsopp@gmail.com no later than January 29, 2021.

Note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Pharmacist & Pharmacy Technician (Kingston, Jamaica) - University Hospital of the West Indies

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians at the University Hospital of the West Indies for working full time and on sessional basis.

Pharmacist

Under the general supervision of the Director - Pharmacy Services, the incumbent will be expected to perform duties and functions of registered Pharmacists, according to laws and regulations covering the practice of the pharmacy in Jamaica. Viz; The Pharmacy Act 1966, The Food and Drug Act 1964 and the Dangerous Drugs Act 1948 and their regulations.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• BSc in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
• Current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• At least one (1) year posts registration experience
• Must be able to work on shift
• Hospital pharmacy experience would be an asset or familiarity with hospital pharmacies

Pharmacy Technician

The successful candidate will be expected to assist and support the registered Pharmacist in filling, sorting and packaging prescription drugs.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Pharmacy Technician certificate from a recognized institution
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than January 25, 2021 to:

The Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development

University Hospital of the West Indies

Mona, Kingston 7.

Email: HRD@uhwi.gov.jm

Warehouse Officer (Kingston, Jamaica)

Company based in Kingston is looking for suitable persons to fill the vacancy of Warehouse Officer.

The warehouse officer processes orders, accepts deliveries, and keeps the warehouse organized, which includes everything from physically moving products around the warehouse space to properly maintaining all shipping and receiving records.

Requirements:

• Training/certification in Business Administration, Logistics or relevant field
• Two (2) year's work experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of electronic equipment and accessories
• Demonstrates knowledge of WMS computer systems or QuickBooks

If you are results oriented and have excellent organizational skills, we'd like to meet you!!

Please send your résumé to theagency876@outlook.com

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

 

Gardener (Ocho Rios, Jamaica) - Golden Loaf Baking Co. Ltd.

Wanted: Gardener in Ocho Rios.

Requirements:

• Must reside nearby
• Have three (3) to five (5) years gardening experience
• Able to work four (4) to five (5) days per week
• Two (2) recommendations

Call: (876) 974-2635/7014

Email: glb@cwjamaica.com

Live-in Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica)

Live-in Caregiver needed for elderly, disabled gentleman.

Duties include:

• Laundry, cooking and light housework

How to apply: 

• Whatsapp or text number of years experience certification if any and references from last two (2) employers, along with your name and contact details to: (876) 356-8764.

Must reside in Kingston.

Housekeeper/Cook (Mandeville, Jamaica)

 Live-in housekeeper/cook needed in Mandeville, Manchester.

• Must be honest and hardworking
• Experienced person preferred

Tel: (876) 360-3282

Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - VMBS

Administrative Assistant - VM Innovations Limited

Administrative Assistant performs administrative duties for the CEO and other units in the organization and is responsible for activities that will ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the organization.

Details

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Management/Administrative

• Plans and schedules meetings as requested
• Attends all meetings requested
• Maintains and updates the organizations calendar
• Distributes letter, memos and other documents to stakeholders in the organization
• Logs and re-route correspondences at the request of the officer
• Arrangements made to dispatch correspondences to external companies by the Bearer
• Generates purchase requisition for approval to request stationery items needed for the company
• Receives and escorts visitors in a timely manner to the respective meeting room
• Receives, screens and dispatches all telephone calls and make outgoing calls as requested
• Monitors incoming and outgoing telephone calls and receive messages as needed
• Collates report and correspondences as requested
• Maintains catalogue of procedures and policies
• Collates and distributes response to audit queries
• Types letters, reports, minutes and correspondence for dissemination
• Conducts research on human resource related matters as requested
• Edits correspondences, reports and presentations

Technical Responsibilities

• Prepares power point presentation as requested
• Maintains filing system of Personal and Office files
• Records meeting notes and action items
• Schedules MS Teams meetings as requested.
• Participates in Innovation Process to assist in documentation of key deliverables

Human Resource Responsibilities

• Ensures awareness and adherence to the Human Resource Policies, other policies and management procedures within the organization.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with all units and external stakeholders.
• Works as part of a team to achieve the organizations goals and standards.
• Takes responsibility for own personal development in line with agreed annual performance objectives.
• Pursues relevant professional training and certifications.

Other Duties

• Perform any other related duties consistent with the category, nature, functions and objectives of the job.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration or Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Certification

MINUMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Three plus (3+) years of relevant experience

TECHNICAL BUSINESS EXPERTISE

• Sound knowledge of relevant Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to create a PowerPoint presentation from draft notes

Application Deadline Friday, January 22, 2021

APPLY TO VMBS

Health Aide Worker (Kingston, Jamaica) - Department of Correctional Services

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of:  Health Aid Worker (Contract), Specialized and Medical Services Division

Six (6) persons are needed.

Job Purpose

To provide technical nursing care to patients, ensuring that the clinical environment is safe, and contributes to the efficient functioning of the hospital under the supervision and direction of the Medical Officer in charge.

Requirements

• Certificate in Practical Nursing
• At least one (1) year experience in the related field

Responsibilities

CARE OF PATIENT:

• Hygiene

1. Bed baths - am and pm care
2. Oral hygiene
3. Care of the hair
4. Skin care, back care, pressure point
5. Care of nails
6. Care of feet
7. Perineal care

• Posture and Exercise

1. Positioning and turning patients
2. Assisting ambulatory patients
3. Assist with exercise routine

• Nutrition

1. Preparing the patients to receive his tray
2. Feeding patients
3. Assist with serving and carrying trays as necessary
4. Intragastric feeding for selected patients
5. Preparing and checking special diets
6. Recording intakes

• Elimination

1. Handling bedpan and urinal
2. Bedpan rounds
3. Changing incontinent patients
4. Simple enemata
5. Collection, measuring and recording of:

✓ Urine

✓ Emesis

✓ Sputum

✓ Releasing Catheters

✓ Testing specimens for the albumen, sugar and acetone

✓ Preparing specimens for the laboratory

✓ Changing colostomy dressing and tidying patients

• Treatments

Administration of medication when delegated:
✓ Oral
✓ Subcutaneous checked by nurse

1. Application of compresses
2. Septic dressing-simple
3. Preoperative shaving and preliminary preparation of skin
4. Douches
5. Care of the body after death
6. Preparing and supervising inhalation

• Observation

1. Checking, reporting and recording vital signs
2. Temperature, pulse, respiration
3. Blood pressure

• Care of equipment and supplies

1. Sterilization of utensils, instruments and syringes
2. Preparing linen for laundry
3. Checking linen in and out
4. Sundays and holidays- count of soiled linen
5. Putting linen away
6. Checking and storing patients’ cloths and valuables

TRANSPORTATION:

• Accompanies patients to other facilities within and outside the Correctional Centre’s hospital Relationship
• Maintains good interpersonal relationship with the inmates/patients, visitors and staff.
• Carries out procedures according to the rules of the Correctional facility

Other related duties:

• Performs any other duty in the interest of the department that may be assigned from time to time

Required knowledge, skills & competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients with excellent customer service;
• Ability to use industrial grade equipment;
• Good human relations and interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical skills and good judgement;
• Flexible and willing to work under pressure;
• Knowledge of the functions of a nursing department;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Salary Scale: $873,000.00 per annum and any applicable allowances.

Interested persons should forward their applications and résumés NO LATER THAN Friday, January 15, 2021. Subject: Health Aid Worker (Contract).

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

Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Administration
Human Resource Management & Administration Division
Department of Correctional Services
5-7 King Street,
Kingston.

 Email: vacancy@dcs.gov.jm

Records Clerk (Trelawny, Jamaica) - Trelawny Parish Library

Email: trelawny@jls.gov.jm