Community Health Aide (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Clarendon Health Department

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 at CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Kellits, Chapelton, Mocho and May Pen West and Health Districts:

COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE (HSC/HS 4)- Vacant

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.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of community health
• Practical experience of giving nursing care
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent customer service skills

Key Responsibilities will include:

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

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to:

Senior Human Resource Officer,
Clarendon Health Department,
1-3 Jackson Street,
Denbigh, Clarendon.

E-Mail: clarendonhealthdepartmenthr@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Caregiver required for elderly. (St. Catherine, Jamaica)

A caregiver is required in Horizon Park, St. Catherine to care for an elderly woman.

Job type: Live-out, permanent position

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure elderly person and her living area are kept clean
• Help to administer medicine
• Assist in the feeding of meals
• Launder elderly lady's clothes and bed linen

Skills and Attributes

• Patient
• Industrious
• Ability to read and write well
• Nurse Aid preferably 
• Age range: 18 years or older

Experience:

• None required

Salary: $30,000 per fortnight (every two weeks)

How to apply: 

Email tashgisc@gmail.com or telephone: (876) 853-9124

Deadline for submission of applications is May 18, 2024.

Nanny needed for Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

 Profile:

Are you a caring, experienced child care provider or teacher?

Well, we are a loving (but busy) Montego Bay family seeking a trustworthy, nurturing nanny/tutor to provide exceptional care part-time for our five (5) year old son.

Details:

• This job is part-time position - 2pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday
• Salary paid fortnightly
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred but not required

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing care for our son in a safe and supportive manner
• Assisting with homework and projects daily
• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks
• Monitoring child at extracurricular activities
• Taking the child for walks
• Engaging in age appropriate educational and creative activities

If interested, please send your resume to:

Telephone #: (876) 482-0564 via Whatsapp

Email: mobaynanny@gmail.com

Hospital Attendant (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria 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, is seeking strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) at the Port Maria Hospital.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Supervisory Hospital Attendant/Hospital Administrator, the Hospital
Attendant ensures clean and safe environment for patients and staff through the infection control policy and
procedures

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Completed school to grade 9 level
• Valid food handler’s permit
• Two (2) years working independently in a housekeeping role.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for using specialized chemicals
• Working Knowledge of Infection Control
• Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work
• Working Knowledge of Health Hazards

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

• Check and receive ward on each shift
• Ensure cleaning agents are available in your assigned area
• Mop and sanitize the floor.
• Polish and shine required areas
• ▪ Clean general areas
• ▪ Clean and monitor lavatories
• ▪ Assist with sterilizing soiled linens
• ▪ Washing and ironing of bed linens, pantry linens and other linens for facility on a daily basis
• ▪ Collect linens from laundry
• ▪ Empty of garbage bins and properly disposing of garbage
• ▪ Collect cleaning materials/ supplies for the units
• ▪ Check inventory and store utensils appropriate

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 990,843 - 1,177,801 per annum

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

Nanny/Helper required in Kingston, Jamaica.

 

A nanny/helper is required for a family in Beverly Hills, Kingston, Jamaica.

Job type: Live-out position

Summary

The Nanny/Helper will be required to assist in the care of a newborn and also maintain a two (2) bedroom, two (2) bathroom apartment.

Duties:

• Day time assistance with the baby (mother will be home),
• Cooking
• Maintaining (keeping clean) a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment
• Doing laundry

Competencies and Skills:

• Be able to cook well
• Knowledge of cleaning and doing laundry
• Must have experience with handling babies

Requirements:

• Experienced housekeeper
• Good with small children

Pay is $15,000 weekly

How to apply:

Email qualifications and experience to: dagaene.clarke@gmail.com

Deadline for applications is May 25, 2024.

Housekeeper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences? Raw Bar, a premium dining restaurant, is seeking talented individuals to join our team. Bring your expertise and be a part of something extraordinary!

Raw Bar Jamaica Limited is hiring Housekeepers:

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the restaurant.
• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning services preferred.
• Attention to detail and efficiency are essential.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume to jobs@rawbarja.com by April 26th. Be sure to include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Include passport sized photo and professional references.

Join us at Raw Bar and be a part of an exciting culinary journey! Experience is valued and will be a valuable asset to our team. We look forward to welcoming passionate and dedicated individuals to our team!

Geriatric & Practical Nurses (May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica)

 

Newly opened nursing home located in May Pen, Clarendon seeks:

• Geriatric Nurses
• Practical Nurses

Qualified individuals should email their application letters and resumes to: Hannanursinghome@gmail.com.

Located at 58 Wellington Drive, Hopefield, May Pen, Clarendon.

Housekeepers needed (Montego Bay, Hanover & Falmouth, Jamaica) - The Cleaning Hub

 

Hey, we're hiring! 

Housekeepers are needed for areas in Montego Bay, Hanover and Falmouth. 

• Experienced housekeepers

Apply now!

Send your latest CV/resume and cover letter to: thecleaninghubja@gmail.com 

Registered Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Health Fund

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of:

REGISTERED NURSE (Health Promotion & Public Relations)
(Temporary – 4 Months)

ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Health Promotion and Public Relations, the Registered Nurse shall have responsibility for providing screening services to patients at the community days, health fairs and other events planned by the National Health Fund.

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the screening programme of the Fund
• Ensure adequate preparations are made for the screening of patients
• Counsel “patients” at outreach events
• Make referrals for patients with abnormal results
• Liaise with Physicians re pending ECG’s and then do follow up and referral for those with abnormal results
• Make preparation for mailing pending ECG results
• Do follow up with persons showing abnormal results
• Analysis of data and generate reports
• Ensure that the instruments used for measurement are regularly calibrated
• Any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Health Promotions and Public Relations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse licensed by the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Graduate from an accredited Nurses’ Training Programme
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
• Any equivalent combination of qualification and experience

Applicants are invited to submit their applications no later than Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to:
The Human Resource Department,

NATIONAL HEALTH FUND,

6th Floor, The Tower,

25 Dominica Drive,

Kingston 5.

Email: vacancies@nhf.org.jm 

NB. We appreciate all responses, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Live-in housekeeper (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica)

A live-in housekeeper is needed in Portmore, St. Catherine.

Duties:

• Household duties: washing, cooking and cleaning
• Assist in the care of a five (5) month old baby

Requirements:

• Five (5) years or more experience as a housekeeper
• Age range: 45 to 50 years old

Pay is $16,000 weekly.

For more details please call: (876) 594-0740 

Day's Worker (St. Andrew, Jamaica) - Executive Home Management

 

A day's worker is needed. 
TWO days' work available in Bull Bay, St. Andrew.

Note: Easy commute you take one (1) bus from Downtown which leaves you at the gate of the workplace

Requirements:

The successful candidate must:

• Be clean and tidy in all things
• Have references
• Age 35+ years old
• Be trustworthy

Whatsapp to apply: (876) 323-4216. 

Attractive salary. SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY!

Complete the application form below if interested.

Please do not put letters in the ID section or symbols in the salary space. No commas in the children's age.

Apply -->> Link

Job is available this week! 

Practical Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Royale Winchester Hospital Group

 

The Royale Winchester Hospital Group is seeking a Certified Practical Nurse who is friendly, caring and hardworking to be a part of our dynamic customer service and health team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certification in Practical Nursing
• Qualifications and experience in health care and customer service will be an asset

Please email applications (cover letters and resumes) to: winchestersurgicalmedical@royalewinchesterhospital.com 

Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Gibbo Trading

 

We're hiring Pharmacist!

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Organized
• Good customer service skills
• Team player

New pharmacy opening on Windward Road, Kingston.

Send your resume to: gibbotradingllc@gmail.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.