Helper needed in Portmore, St. Catherine.

A helper is needed in Portmore, St. Catherine. 

Duties:

• Provide care for one (1) toddler after school
• Perform housework, laundry and meal preparation
• Leads child in fun, social and educational activities

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience in caring for children
• Ability to work on Saturdays and a few times on Sundays

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or School leaving certificate
• Any additional training is a plus

Very attractive salary.

Please submit your resume to:  mynanny2023@gmail.com, if interested.

Counsellor (Kingston, Jamaica) - Min. of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport

 Counsellor (SWG/PS 4) (Band 11) - Bureau of Gender Affairs - 

National Shelter Unit

(Eastern Regional Shelter), 

salary range $6,028,273 - $9,172,509 per annum

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Shelter Manager, the Resident Counsellor is responsible for providing psychosocial support to women and children who resides at the National Shelter and assists in the operations of the shelter in accordance with policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• Assists with the implementation and evaluation of projects and programmes;
• Prepares and submits Technical and Administrative reports as required;
• Provides appropriate intervention in response to emotional, behavioural and physical needs of clients;
• Maintains and supervises established routines and procedures for the clients;
• Assists residents to establish and achieve individualized goals;
• Maintains confidentiality of residents;
•Participates in design and implementation of programme activities;
• Participates in research/evaluation/quality assurance activities that would enhance the efficiency and/or effectiveness of service delivery;
• Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary;
• Provides support to all Shelter programme areas as requested;
• Exercises good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information;
• Prepares and submits all necessary documentation, including written records/reports, logs and provides statistics as requested;
• Apprises Shelter Manager of client and staff issues;
• Assists in the establishment of Health and Safety Standards, Regulations, Policies and Procedures for the Shelter as required and comply with them;
• Enforces all guidelines and submits Incident Reports when appropriate; this may involve terminating a   resident’s stay at Shelter when Primary Safety Guidelines have been violated;
• Facilitates Intake and Orientation Process of new incoming residents during evening and overnight shifts;
• Identifies and resolves communal living disputes; facilitates a Conflict Resolution Group with the residents  if necessary.
• Represents the Unit at Meetings/Conferences and other fora as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Core:
• Good oral and written and communication skills
• Good analytical thinking skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and co-operation
• High level of Integrity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Managing external relationships

Functional/Technical:
• Sound knowledge of Government regulations, laws and guidelines which affects adults and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or abuse
• Excellent knowledge in counselling skills and techniques
• Sound knowledge of conflict resolution
• Excellent knowledge in Crisis Management
• Able to work well with creative people and diverse groups
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
• Undergraduate Degree in Counselling/Social Work or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution;
• Certification in Counselling Services;
• Training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• Five (5) years’ related work experience.

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

Housekeeper (Kingston, Jamaica) - Min. of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport

 Housekeeper (LMO/TS 4) - Bureau of Gender Affairs - 

National Shelter Unit 

(Eastern Regional Shelter)

Salary range: $29,810 - $40,092 per week

Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining
rooms and public spaces clean and sanitary for clients. The Housekeeper also ensures that
clients have a clean and comfortable homely experience while at the Shelter.

Key Responsibilities
• Cleans and arranges rooms/apartment units to Shelter standards for client arrival and
during stay;
• Performing maintenance activities related to cleaning such as ensuring bathrooms are
sanitary;
• Cleans and maintains common areas of the Shelter;
• Cleans up hazardous areas immediately and cordons off area upon discovery; Utilizes
caution signs to notify clients and staff off hazardous areas;
• Performs laundry duties as necessary;
• Stocks and maintains housekeeping inventory and supply rooms;
• Assists clients where possible with requests and questions as necessary;
• Provides Fortnightly Reports on the condition of the property to Shelter Manager;
• Reports any damages or repairs needed to the Shelter Manager;
• Reports all lost and found items to the Shelter Manager;
• Assists with ensuring fire extinguishers and fire hose reels are in good condition;
• Disinfects bathrooms, staircase handrails, dustbins, and other areas as required;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills and Competencies
Core:
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Integrity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Interpersonal skills

Functional/Technical:
• Excellent knowledge of commercial or residential housekeeping environment
• Sound knowledge about safety requirements while using the requisite tools and chemicals
• Excellent customer and quality focus

Minimum Required Education and Experience
• Completed Secondary School Education;
• NCTVET Certificate in Domestic Housekeeping would be an asset ;
• Three (3) years’ work experience in the field.

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 - 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.

Nurse Anaesthetist (St. Ann, Jamaica) - St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital (NERHA)

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 invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Nurse Anaesthetist for the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Supervisory Nurse Anaesthetist, the incumbent will provide more accessible and effective Anaesthesia and related care to the patients and to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical
procedures.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• BSc. in Nursing / Midwifery
• Certificate or Diploma in Anaesthesia

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Interview patients and other family members to obtain an appropriate health history including biophysical and psychosocial data
• Observe and analyze physical examination
• Recommend and/or request and evaluate pertinent diagnostic studies
• Make nursing select medical or differential diagnosis and institute corrective measures
• Formulate patients specific anaesthetic plan of care based on a comprehensive patient assessment, problem analysis and the anticipated surgical or therapeutic procedures
• Select, order and/or administer pre-anaesthetic medication
• Record complete, accurate and timely pertinent information
• Induce and maintain anaesthesia at required level
• Perform tracheal intubation and extubation and provide mechanical ventilation when required
• Manage patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte and acid base balance
• Provide post -anaesthetic care
• Provide peri-anaesthesia support

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $5,423,316 – 6,446,618 per annum along with any other allowance(s) attached to the post.

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Wednesday, 2023 May 03 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.

APPLICANTS PREVIOUSLY SHORTLISTED NEED NOT RE-APPLY. 

Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Xtra Care Pharmacy Limited

 The Xtra Care Pharmacy Limited is seeking to identify experienced and qualified person to fill the role of:  

Pharmacist

Position Description: 

The Pharmacist will be responsible for dispensing prescribed medication, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that the operation of the Pharmacy is within the conform of the legal requirement and the organization’s guidelines and policies. The successful applicant will function in the role of retail and hospital pharmacist.

Job Salary Range and Benefits

• Salary - $1,600 to $1,800 (JMD) per hour based on experience.
• Guaranteed Quarterly bonus of $50,000 if benchmark targets are met.
• Retention bonus of $100,000 every 13 months completed in fulltime.
• Health Insurance as per company policy
• Vacation two (2) Weeks
• Sick Leave - Ten (10 days

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must possess, a degree as required by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica;
• Certificate of Registration issued by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica;
• At least three (3) years working experience in a similar position.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense drugs, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals both for outpatients and in patients;
• Purchase and maintain approved stock of emergency and non-emergency drugs and antidotes;
• Dispense and monitor narcotics consistent with MOH and client guidelines;
• Ensure proper inventory management for all over the counter items;
• Keep accurate and updated records of all monies collected and deposited daily;
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on Pharmacy utilization and performance;
• Work with other departments to ensure that contractual obligations to stakeholders are met;
• Engage in patient’s education and participate in clinical rounds with the medical teams.

Email xcarerx2021@gmail.com

Phone: (876) 906-2105.

Practical Nurse (Montego Bay, St. James) - Heart of Gold Nursing Home

 

Heart of Gold Nursing Home is hiring a Practical Nurse.

Requirements:

• Have great interpersonal skills
• Have excellent work ethic
• Have a flexible schedule

Email your CV to: heartofgoldrecruit@gmail.com 

Email subject: Position Applied - Surname.

Location: Mount Salem, Montego Bay, St. James.

Telephone: (876) 797-2672

Household Helper (Live-in) - Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica

 Job Description:

• To provide care to two (2) toddlers ages 2 and 3 years old inside and outside the home as outlined below, but not limited to:

Role and Responsibilities:

• Performs light housework/ laundry and meal preparation
• Leads children in fun and educational activities
• Helps with homework and tutoring
• Caring for toddlers, including bath, feeding, diapering, and dressing
• Encourages healthy habits and hygiene
• Work with parents to ensure children's growth and social development
• Travel with the parents and children both locally and overseas for family trips

Position Requirements:

• Be energetic and outgoing with a self-directed personality and a "can do"attitude
• Have at least two (2) years of previous infant experience (may include daycare or preschool experience)
• Proficient in toddler development
• Willingness to submit to a background check
• Non-smoking/drug free
• Ability to work on some weekends, in the evenings and occasionally full days

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or School Leaving Certificate
• First Aid training/ experience is a plus
• Any additional training is a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Able to read and write
• Experience with toddler care for two (2) years or more

Additional Notes:

• Room and board is provided
• Cost in relation to occasional travel will be covered by employer
• Family of four (4)
• Must have a bank account

Please submit your detailed resume to vacancyportmore@gmail.com if interested.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application closes on May 3, 2023.

Salary is market competitive.

Live-in Helper for family in Hanover, Jamaica.

A live-in helper is needed for a small family the parish of Hanover.  

Requirements:

• Must be honest and reliable 
• Showcases a good attitude 

Call: (876) 336-1897.

Sessional Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd.

 "Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Paramedic team in the capacity of:

Sessional Nurse (Contract)

Location: Kingston

As a Sessional Nurse, you will:

• Conduct client interviews and assessments for internal and external clients:
• Interview, obtain history, and document all medical information received from clients.
• Conduct pre-employment medicals for internal and external clients.
• Assess clients’ physical condition during the paramedical and ensure medical forms are signed and witnessed appropriately.
• Assess and counsel staff with medical emergencies. Administer treatment and monitor the sickbay. Educate team members on personal and communal health.
• Perform annual wellness medical evaluation.
• Perform venepuncture and electrocardiogram tracing.
• Supervise the collection and sorting of samples for the laboratories.
• Assist in the proper administration of the unit by:
• Providing accurate and timely responses to queries.
• Ensuring that the receptionist carries out his/ her duties and responsibilities efficiently and with courtesy.
• Work as support team to doctors.
• Prepare medical facilities for the comfort and privacy of the clients.
• Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Successful completion of the State registered Nurse designation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Post graduate courses in nursing or related fields.
• At least five (5) years’ working experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to effectively operate an Electrocardiogram machine.
• Sound human relations and communications (oral and written) skills.
• Expert knowledge of interviewing techniques, medical data collection and counselling/staff counselling.
• Computer literacy.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• A vast knowledge of Medicine.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than April 28, 2023.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APPLY ON COMPANY WEBSITE

Cleaner/Day's Worker (St. Catherine, Jamaica)

 We're hiring!

CLEANER 

Day's Worker is needed to clean a two (2) bedroom house weekly.

Requirements:

• Must have good knowledge of cleaning
• Must be honest, diligent & reliable
• Must have experience
• Must be courteous and respectful
• Must be able to follow instructions
• Must reside in the parish of St. Catherine
• Must know how to iron properly
• Basic knowledge of using a washing machine

* Mature female preferred but not mandatory

*References not mandatory but a plus

Call or Whatsapp (876) 339-5330. 

Note: You will be required to submit a photo of yourself.

 

Live-in Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Seeking a live-in caregiver for an elderly woman. The person will also be required to do light house-keeping duties.

• Hours of work: Alternate weekends off
• Rate of pay: $52,000 per month (Salary is paid monthly and the applicant must have a bank account)
• Location: Off Washington Boulevard, Kingston

Email applications to generalcb876@yahoo.com

Applications must include:

• One (1) passport size photo

Caregivers, etc (Manchester, Jamaica)

 A prominent children's home in Manchester seeks: 

Administrative Assistant

• A minimum of four (4) subjects inclusive of English, Mathematics and a Business subject

Four (4) Caregivers

• Twenty-five (25) years and older
• Must be willing to work with at-risk youths on a shift system for three (3) consecutive days

Requirements:

• Must be trainable and reliable
• Must have a minimum of three (3) CSEC subjects

Send all applications and further inquiries to: assistantdirector.mobh@yahoo.com