Live-in helper needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

Description:

Seeking a live-in helper to care for an 83 year old elderly lady suffering from dementia. 

Location: Kingston 20.

Summary:

The helper is required to take care of elderly lady with dementia and who is diabetic. She still manages to bathe herself but needs grooming and comfort along with monitoring her meds.

The living space also needs to be kept clean: rooms, kitchen, living room, verandah and dining room area.

Option for the person live-in or other arrangements.

Duties:

• Caring for elderly woman
• Monitoring her with medication
• Keeping the house clean

Attributes, Skills & Experience:

• Age range: 45 to 50 years old
• Experience dealing with persons with dementia
• Knowledge of dementia and diabetes
• Experience keeping a household neat and clean

How to apply:

Email: stephen.e.summers@gmail.com or call (876) 371-1304.

Nurse 1 (HPC/RN 1) - Kingston, Jamaica - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Nurse 1 (HPC/RN 1) (Vacant) (Two Positions)

Salary Scale: $2,998,418 – $3,564,176 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager of the Donor Room the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the general management of the donor before, during and after the donation process as well as counsel and refer for further management.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Exhibiting excellent customer service towards donors.
• Perform safe venepuncture procedures
• Counsel and prefer seropositive donors
• Perform Stock Inventory
• Training internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Key responsibility areas

Management/Administrative

• Ensure safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintains medical and non-medical supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents donor care services on appropriate document.
• Assign and supervise staff in the Donor Room and for mobile session.
• Assist in the supervision of Enrolled Assistants Nurses, Technical Assistant and Ancillary staff.
• Assist in training of Nursing and Phlebotomy Students.

Technical /Professional

• Select suitable donors by taking careful medical history.
• Carry out limited physical examinations of donors which include weight, temperature, pulse rate and general physical activity.
• Education of donors post phlebotomy.
• Refer to Medical Officers donors who need further management for any adverse reaction during or following phlebotomy.
• Perform phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Counsel Donors on seropositive markers (HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphillis, HTLV-I & II) and refer for follow up care

Special Conditions Associated with Job

• Sometimes long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/ Certificate in Nursing
• Two (2) years working experience
• Valid Nursing License
• Certificate in Phlebotomy/Venepuncture

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 15, 2024 to:

Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1) (Vacant)

Salary Scale: $1,922,483 – $2,285,228 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent is responsible to ensure blood donors are appropriately managed to assure successful donation of blood, with no damage to donor health and recipient protection from transmission of diseases or drugs present in blood.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Blood donated
• Appropriate samples per donation procured
• Blood appropriately stored
• Donor care and counseling successfully carried out

Key responsibility areas

• Assists in selection of suitable donor by taking careful medical history
• Assists in carrying out limited physical examination of donor, including temperature, pulse rate, weight, blood pressure observation of skin and general physical fitness
• Carries out phlebotomy of donors either at fixed sites or on mobile operation
• Assure general nursing care of donors during and after phlebotomy
• Perform related function as required for e.g. securing suitable samples, stripping blood bags

Special Conditions Associated with Job

• Sometimes long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Certification as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution plus one (1) year experience
• Four (4) Subjects in CXC or GCE including English Language, Biology and any other subjects
• Certification in Phlebotomy
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral written English
• The candidate should have completed an approved assistant nursing and educational programme
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Should possess a license to practice nursing issued by the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 15, 2024 to:

Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Records Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 (vacant)

Salary $1,272,269-1,711,060 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the General supervision of the Administrator, the Records Clerk is required to locate and retrieve files and ensure that correspondence are accurately filed and files are maintained to facilitate easy access of information as well as the scheduling of patients for surgery and post-operative evaluations for the ophthalmology centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure that files requested are dispatched and files are re-shelved
• Sorts records
• Maintains records of the movement of files
• Ensure that all files and enclosures are numbered accordingly are in correct order
• Files correspondence and charge out cards
• Locate cards and replace on returned files
• Creates new files
• Maintains “Bring up” System
• Removes inactive records for shelves
• Prepares inactive records for transfer
• Records and re-shelf incoming files
• Overseas the operations of the ophthalmology centre records
• Schedule patients for pre-operative, post-operative evaluations, surgery and Laser treatment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CXC or O’ Level including English
• Training in records Management

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 5, 2024 to:

Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health and Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed 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**

Groundskeeper (Kingston, Jamaica) - Manor Court Apartments

Manor Court Apartments is looking for a groundskeeper to assist in the daily maintenance of our gardens and service areas on a full-time basis.

Requirements:

• Must have prior experience as a gardener or groundskeeper.

Duties include:

• Mowing lawns
• Trimming hedges
• Watering and maintaining gardens and lawns including:
• Planting, weeding, fertilizing
• Operating and maintaining garden and landscape equipment

Potential applicants must have a winning attitude and willing to obtain police clearance (police record) as evidence of a clean record. 

Interested persons should contact the Manager at (876) 925-9042 or email: manager@manorcourtja.com. 

Enrolled Assistant Nurse, Registered Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Salvation Army School for the Blind

Salvation Army School for the Blind is inviting applicants for the following posts: 

• One (1) Resident Nurse (Registered Nurse) 
• Enrolled Assistant Nurse 

Applicants must be addressed to:

The Chairman
c/o The Principal
Salvation Army School for the Blind
57 Mannings Hill Road,
Kingston 8.

Email: sofficeoftheprincipal@gmail.com

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

Professional Housekeeper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 Job Description:

Job type: Live-in, full-time

A compassionate and dedicated live-in Housekeeper is needed with a background in housekeeping and food preparation. Responsible for all essential household tasks while also providing assistance and support to an elderly family member on an as needed basis. 

This is a semi-professional position that is physically demanding and requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Must love dogs, two (2) large dogs live in the house and are personal companions
• Maintain a clean, organized household for a family of three (3) adults (one of whom is elderly)
• Duties include: 
• cleaning, laundry, and general housekeeping 
• Prepare nutritious well-balanced meals for the family according to dietary requirements and preferences: Menu planning, inventory management and preparation of weekly shopping lists is required
• Assist with appointments and errands, including arranging transportation for the elderly family member
• Provide attentive, compassionate care to elderly family member, including assistance with daily living activities as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the elderly family member
• Oversee administration of prescribed medications to the elderly family member as directed. If required, enrollment  in a practical nursing course will be provided.
• Keep accurate records of daily activities of the elderly family member: health status; any changes in their condition 

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent occupational training in housekeeping and food preparation
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to enroll in and complete practical nursing courses if required
• Previous experience in care giving or healthcare a plus

Benefits:

• On-site accommodation provided
• Meals included
• All Sundays and alternate Saturdays off
• Paid public holidays
• Opportunity for professional development through practical nursing courses and on-the-job training

To apply: 

Males or females may apply. Please email resume, cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications, two (2) references from previous employers. The successful applicant will have to provide a clean police record.

Email: chef4three@gmail.com

Hospital Attendants (Porters) - Portland, Jamaica - Port Antonio Hospital (NERHA)

HOSPITAL ATTENDANTS (HSC/HS 1)

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 strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital
Attendant (Portering) at the Port Antonio Hospital.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Supervisory Hospital Attendant/Hospital Administrator, the Hospital
Attendant will be required to:
Required Qualification & Experience:

• Complete school to grade 9 level
• Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery
• Knowledge of lifting techniques
• Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work
• Working Knowledge of Health Hazards

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

• 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.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
Salary Scale: $ 916,530 – 1,089,466

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 March 8 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 SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Health Records Clerk (St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica) - NERHA

 NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

HEALTH RECORDS CLERK (HTAC/HRT 1)

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health, with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, is seeking to fill the position of Health Records Clerk at the St. Mary and Portland Health Departments.

The incumbent will be responsible for to compile, process and maintain the health records in a manner
consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the health care facility.
Qualification and Experience will include:

• Four (4) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level (O’level) are required including English Language,
• Mathematics and a Science subject (preferably Human and Social Biology).
• Diploma in Computer applications inclusive of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in related field.

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Sound knowledge of policies and practices involved in health records science
• Health Records Service Manual
• Medical Records Manual –: Guide for Developing Countries
• Jamaica Medical Records Code of Ethics
• Monthly Clinic Statistical Report (MCSR) Manual
• Staff Order

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Protect the security of the health records, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained
• Gathering of demographic, geographic and health related data and history from all new patients upon registration, asking all the prompt questions on the form
• Preparing patient service record for the appropriate clinic
• Entering of patient’s particular in Daily Register log book to facilitate tally of all registered patients
• Entering of data on the sentinel forms for each registration
• Entering of patient record particulars for retrieved records in the record request log book
• Register all patients for the various clinics
• Ensure that all health records are assigned to clinic locations
• Retrieve all health records for appointment
• Communicate with patient/client as the need arise in relation to their appointment
• Ensure good health record keeping is maintained
• Ensure proper maintenance of all health records

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM: Salary Scale: $ 1,657,751 – 1,970,545 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 March 08 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
Fax: (876) 795-2747

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

Nanny wanted (Portmore, Jamaica)

 

A nanny is needed for a one (1) year old child located in Great Portmore, St. Catherine.

Requirements:

• Must have experience caring for small children
• Able to work Monday to Friday, 12 hours per day

Interested? 

Send Whatsapp messages to (876) 567-8630. Whatsapp messages only. 

Medical Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica)

A multidisciplinary rehab facility located in Kingston invites interested and qualified persons to apply for the following position: Medical Administrative Assistant.

Do you possess a pleasant personality? Do you have medical admin administrative experience?
Then we would like to hear from you.

Job Summary
The Medical Administrative Assistant, is the first point of direct interaction (face-to-face) with patients and is responsible for the professional, courteous and efficient management of all visitors with a view to enhance the service experience. The Medical Administrative Assistant is also responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and office support activities to Senior Staff.
Personal Profile:

• Team oriented.
• Ability to cope with a fast paced and demanding work environment.
• Customer relations skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function with the utmost of confidentiality.
• Highly organized with an appreciation for detail.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Six (6) passes CXC (General Proficiency Grades I – II including English Language and Math) or equivalent.
• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Designation.
• Minimum of two (2) years Administrative Assistant experience preferably in a medical facility.
• Computer Literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Applicants are asked to address their applications to the Operations Manager and submit to rehab.hr2018@gmail.com.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application deadline is March 22, 2024.

Staff Nurse, etc (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica)