Community Health Aide (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - St. Elizabeth Health Services (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 the ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH SERVICES: COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE (HSC/HS 4) – Vacant

SANTA CRUZ HEALTH DISTRICT– 2 positions

(Salary range $1,545,377 - $1,836,968 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)

Job Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for working cooperatively with families in the community in order to identify health related problems and bring them to health professionals. He/she is directly responsible to the Community Nurse and is expected to work co-operatively with all members of the health team.

Specific Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of community health.
• Practical experience of giving simple nursing care.
• Good communication skills.

Qualification & Experience

• Two (2) ‘O’ Level/CXC subjects; English Language compulsory.
• HEART TRUST certification in Community Health Aide/ Healthcare Assistant.
• Public health and/or service industry experience would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach simple health facts to the people of the community he/she serves.
• Encourage and advise parents and guardians to have their children completely immunized against infectious diseases.
• Encourage the regular attendance of infants to the Child Welfare Clinic from an early age.
• Give simple nursing care to those individuals where this type of care is indicated e.g. bed baths
• Assist the Community Nurses and District Midwives in ensuring that all expectant mothers in the area receive adequate pre-natal and post-natal care.
• Participate in information gathering or data collection activities.
• Record feedback on health problems and related interventions conducted in the community.
• Motivate and refer clients to health facilities for investigation and/or treatment.
• Assist in organizing and participating in interventions initiated by the health department.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than April 15, 2024 to:
The Senior Human Resource Officer
St. Elizabeth Health Department
1 Brigade Street
Black River, St. Elizabeth
E-Mail – sehdpersonneldept@gmail.com
NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST, BUT ONLY SHORTLISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Customer Care Assistant (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - St. Elizabeth Health Services (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 the ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH SERVICES: CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT (GMG/AM 1) (Salary range $1,439,455 - $ 1,935,907 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Parish Administrative Officer, the incumbent operates multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls, directs callers to appropriate personnel; receive, log and distributes incoming mail to the various department; provide information/guidance to clients/visitors.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum five (5) subjects at CXC/GCE O'Level inclusive of English Language.
• Training in switchboard operating techniques.

Plus

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in PBX operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of calls, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department.
• Place outgoing calls; ensure that a log is kept of all mobile and overseas calls.
• Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Answers questions about the organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information.
• Receive, log and distribute incoming mail/documents to the relevant departments.
• Hold outgoing mail/documents to be collected. Ensure that log is signed.
• Type miscellaneous documents for the department.
• Operate the electronic door.
• Ensure that the furniture in the lobby are neatly arranged and the area is kept tidy and inviting.

Specific Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Working knowledge of office procedures
• Must be polite and courteous while answering the phone
• Active listening skills
• Well developed human relations skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• PC operating skills (spreadsheets, word processing, and/or other data base applications).

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than April 15, 2024 to:

The Senior Human Resource Officer
St. Elizabeth Health Department
1 Brigade Street
Black River, St. Elizabeth

E-Mail – sehdpersonneldept@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Data Entry Clerk (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica) - West Trade Medical Centre

 

We are hiring:

DATA ENTRY CLERK 

Qualifications:

Must have/Be: 

• At least three (3) CXC subjects including Maths and English
• Computer literate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information

Responsibilities:

• Assist in front desk duties
• Filing dockets and pulling dockets
• Manage large amounts of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
• Pleasant and positive mindset

Location: Shop #5, Big Buy Plaza, West Trade Way, Portmore, St. Catherine. 

Telephone: (876) 988-5022 / (876) 298-5298

Email: westtrademed@yahoo.com

Housekeeper (Ocho Rios, Jamaica) - Hibiscus Lodge Hotel

 We are hiring!

Available position:

• Housekeeper

Great family, beautiful scenes. Join the HLH team! 

Send your resume to: mdoswald@cwjamaica.com

Healthcare Staffing Coordinator/Client Service Coordinator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Care Assist Jamaica

 Healthcare Staffing Coordinator / Client Service Coordinator Wanted!

Location: Kingston, Jamaica

Company Overview:

Care Assist Jamaica, a leading home health agency, seeks a Healthcare Staffing Coordinator / Client Service Coordinator to deliver exceptional medical care within residential areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to compassionate service.

Position Overview:

Seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual to manage staffing and client service operations in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and multitasking skills are required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop staffing strategy and maintain adequate levels.
• Screen and interview candidates.
• Assist with on-boarding and training.
• Manage employee performance evaluations.
• Create optimized work schedules.
• Assist with payroll procedures.
• Recruit caregivers.
• Generate client service reports.
• Coordinate client bookings.
• Maintain medical records.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners.
• Utilize scheduling software.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior healthcare staffing experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to work@careassistjamaica.com. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare services. Equal opportunity employer.

Dental Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Dentopia Dental

 

Job Overview:

We are seeking to recruit a DENTAL ASSISTANT to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will assist each dentist with their patients; ensuring smooth transition from start to finish.

Qualifications required:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in the dental industry 
• Works well in teams
• Highly motivated and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Reside in Kingston 

Apply now! 

Send your resume and cover letter to:  dentopiadental.resume@gmail.com

Location: Kingston, Jamaica 

Tel: (876) 978-0701 / (876) 978-0703

Shortlisted applicants will receive an email. 

Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A live-in housekeeper/nanny is required.

Job is in Kingston, Jamaica. 

General Duties:

• Cooking and cleaning
• Child care

Requirements:

• Previous experience with references needed

Contact: Racquel @ (876) 922-8500. 

Live-in housekeeper/helper needed in Kingston. (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A live-in housekeeper/helper is needed in Kingston to work for a family of three (3) 

Must be able:

• To cook, clean, wash and iron

Requirements:

• Must be from the rural areas

Whatsapp applications to: (876) 838-9996 or email: currentopportunity@yahoo.com. 

Housekeeper/House Manager (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

The Housekeeper/House Manager is required in the Kingston 6 area. 

Salary: $1.5 million per year or $125,000 per month with paid vacation and other benefits.

The ideal candidate should have at least:

• Three (3) years experience in housekeeping role
• Be kind
• Be honest
• Be reliable and responsible
• Self reliant with excellent work attitude

If interested, please call: (876) 508-3041.

Night Nurse/Veterinary Doctor's Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Noah's Ark Veterinary Centre

Must be self-motivated, have a genuine love for animals and excellent customer service skills. Starting pay $15,000.00 to $16,000.00 weekly. Quarterly paid Performance based bonus. Company pays 80% of Health Insurance. Sundays, Public Holidays and Days' off are paid double time.

Technician’s Job Description

• Assist veterinarians, by performing more routine tasks, freeing them for specialized, complex tasks. .
• Assist veterinarians perform duties in the medical, surgical, and therapeutic treatment of animals.
• Under the direction of veterinarians, they assist with physical examinations that help determine the nature of the illness or injury.
• They assist with immunizations and administer medications, anesthesia and blood plasma to the animals as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Technicians take and record temperature, pulse and respiration.
• They collect and label specimens for culture or microscopic examination.
• They dress and bandage wounds, apply splints and other protective devices, and clean and extract teeth.
• They also give enemas and perform catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavage (the introduction of food into the stomach by means of a tube).
• Veterinary Technicians operate electro-cardio graphic and radiographic equipment and also expose and develop diagnostic radiographs.
• In surgery, they assist veterinarians by providing correct equipment and instruments and by ensuring that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
• Technicians must also maintain treatment records and inventory of all pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies.
• They may give emergency resuscitation or do other life saving procedures. Observation of the behavior and condition of the animals being cared for is an important part of the job.

Skills & Competencies:

• Techs must be able to use the computer system for billing, training and general improvement of their skills.
• Techs must be multi-skilled and take on clinical as well as clerical roles as needed. In particular technicians must be able to complete transactions and act as a temporary receptionist should the receptionist be absent from the front desk.
• Techs should be able to advise clients on general pet care – healthy housing and feeding; vaccinations, taking animals abroad- and they must be able to recognize emergency situations.
• Techs should also have a basic understanding of cat, dog and rabbit anatomy and physiology, and be familiar with the common parasites and micro-organisms which cause disease in pets.

Additionally...

• All staff needs to understand the aims and objectives of the veterinary practice.
• All staff need to understand each other's roles so that they avoid conflict.
• All staff should embrace Team work and communication to achieve the practice and personal goals.
• All staff should have knowledge of common veterinary terminology.
• Should be aware of correct hygiene procedures, the categories of veterinary waste and how it is disposed of from the practice.
• All staff should ensure that bills are completed accurately.
• Personal characteristics necessary for success in the job include a keen interest in animals, the ability to communicate well, and aptitudes to learn and independently apply techniques and methods of examination and treatment of animals. 
• Interpersonal and team building skills are considered essential for success in this position.
• The assistant at all times should be cordial and helpful to his/her colleagues, doctors and especially our clients. There should be no task that is too large or too small for an assistant to help with. Peer reviews will be used to measure assistant’s team building skills and desire to collaborate on tasks.
• All staff needs to understand the aims and objectives of the veterinary practice.
• All staff needs to understand each others roles so that they avoid conflict.
• All staff should embrace Team work and communication to achieve the practice and personal goals.
• All staff should have knowledge of common veterinary terminology. Should be aware of correct hygiene procedures, the categories of veterinary waste and how it is disposed of from the practice.

Send your résumés to: ourteamvc@gmail.com

Practical Nurse/Receptionist (Spanish Town, St. Catherine)

 

Now hiring! Practical Nurse/Receptionist needed in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PAS system is a definite asset
• Certified in Practical Nursing

Email CV to: jennifer.rickettshall@uwimona.edu.jm 

Housekeeper for Airbnb (Kingston, Jamaica)

Mature female housekeeper needed who is experienced in taking care of an Air BnB.

The housekeeper will be on-call at any given time.

Requirements:

• Age range: between the ages of 50-55 years old.
• Experience cleaning an Airbnb

The property is an apartment Airbnb complex in the Waterloo Road, Kingston 8 area. If interested, send a Whatsapp message to: (876) 218-9124.

 

Nanny/Helper (Spanish Town, St. Catherine)

Seeking someone who resides in the Spanish Town area to look after three (3) kids and also perform household duties including cooking and cleaning.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday between the hours of 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Weekly payment of $18000

If interested, please contact via Whatsapp message at (876) 501-8163.