Housekeeper/Helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

An experienced and trustworthy housekeeper/helper is needed to cook meals for and assist family of three (3) with household activities.

Details:

• Monday to Friday 
• Manor Park area
• Police record (funded)
• Uniform
• Two (2) References (required)

Call: (876) 813-7512. 

Nurturing Nanny required (Kingston, Jamaica)

We are seeking a kind, reliable live-in nanny to help care for our children and assist with light household duties. 

Details:

• Private room and meals provided in a loving family environment
• Ideal candidate has experience with kids
• A warm personality 
• Dependable

Interested candidates can contact via Whatapp at (876) 819-1668.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Percy Junor Hospital

 

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 at PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL:

ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE (HTAC/EAN 1)- VACANT

(Salary range $2,078,360–$2,470,517 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post)

Job Summary:

• Responsible for providing skilled nursing care for clients/family.
• Applies skills in specialized areas geared to individual needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A graduate of a recognized School of Nursing
• Enrolled with the Nursing Council of Jamaica.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica.
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service.
• Well-developed planning, organizing, and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with ill persons who are difficult.
• Good supervisory skill

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Explains hospital rules and routines to patients.
• Shares responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patient,
• Assists in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed.
• Assists with the transportation of patients.
• Maintains personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition, for example, bathing,
• cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene.
• Assists with the preparation of patient’s meals and in the feeding of patients.
• Assists the patient in dressing and undressing.
• Gives, removes, and cleans bedpans and urinals

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to work beyond normal working hours as necessary to meet critical deadlines.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than JANUARY 22, 2025 to:
Assistant Human Resource Officer
Percy Junor Hospital
Spalding P.O.,
Clarendon
E-Mail – percyjunorjobs@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Nanny/Caregiver - Live-out position (Portmore, St. Catherine)

Seeking a nanny/caregiver who lives in Greater Portmore to take care of a four (4) months old toddler and a four (4) year old girl after school while parents at work.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Caring for four (4) month old toddler until the four (4) year old gets home from school.
• Toddler: bathes, feeds, interacts with; changes, etc.
• Always keeps baby items in the baby's room and feeding station. The room must always be neat and tidy.

Attributes:

• Person should love children, honest, patient, clean
• Organizational skills
• Communicates and reads well
• Previous knowledge of caregiving

Requirements, Qualifications & Education:

• Clean police record
• Child care Certificate/Diploma
• High school Education
• 3 Years and up childcare experience
• Age range: 35 to 45 years old

Contact: (876) 856-7160.

Deadline: January 26, 2025.

Chef for private residence (Kingston, Jamaica)

CHEF REQUIRED FOR SMALL BUT ACTIVE FAMILY.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expertise with preparing local & international dishes for all occasions
• Menu planning for small family
• Create shopping lists & arrange purchase of grocery supplies as required
• Maintain the kitchen area & equipment especially concerning sanitation & functionality
• Assist team members as required
• Available holidays & longer hours to attend to the family’s needs
• Any other duties assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Certification in Tourism & Hospitality, Commercial Food Preparation or similar qualification
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a chef
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation, baking techniques menu planning
• Current police record & food handlers permit

Please send a cover letter and resume to gorefoundation@gmail.com.

Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica) - T & H Nursery & Learning Centre

We are hiring!

Open position: 

• Caregiver

Requirements:

• Level 2 in Early Childhood Education or Practical Nursing Certificate
• Valid police record
• Valid food handler's permit

Please call or Whatsapp: (876) 887-3606. 

Send your CV to: tandhnursery@gmail.com

Start date: February 2025.

Pharmacist (Full-time) - Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica - LiveWell Pharmacy

 

LiveWell Pharmacy, located on Portmore, is seeking a Full-time Pharmacist. 

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Pharmacy degree
• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good supervisory and organizational skills would be an asset

Qualified applicants are invited to email application letters and resumes by Friday, February 7, 2025 to: livewellrx@yahoo.com. 

Helper needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A household helper is needed.

Requirements:

• Age range: 5 to 50 years old
• Must live in the corporate area
• Must be well organized
• Cook very well
• Has references

Contact: (876) 978-8071 / (876) 889-6194.

Live-in helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Couple seeking a young female from outside the corporate area for live-in position.

Required:

• To provide assistance with child care: special needs child (at school)
• Light household duties at home

Tel: (876) 436-2765 or (876) 581-0513. 

Cleaners (Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Fraser Cleaning Services

 

Jojn a top cleaning company from Ithaca, New York - now expanding to Jamaica!

We'e looking for trustworthy, punctual, hardworking and detail-oriented team players based in and around Spanish Town to join our professional team for residential and commercial spaces. 

A driver's license is a bonus! 

Why join us?

• Be part of a highly respected company expanding into Jamaica
• Work in a professional and supportive environment
• Opportunities for growth and recognition

How to apply?

Send your cover letter and resume to: frasercleaningja@gmail.com or via Whatsapp: (876) 410-5411.

Note: Applicants successful in their interview will need to provide a valid police record. 

Live-in caregiver (St. Ann, Jamaica)

 

Seeking a live-in caregiver to take care of a seven (7) year old boy. 

Requirements:

• Must be twenty-five years and older 
• Work schedule: Monday to Saturday, Caregiver gets Sundays off
• Person must reside in Ocho or St. Ann

Please contact: (876) 355-3199 or +1 345 928 4783.

Partial Live-in Nanny/Practical Nurse (Old Harbour, St. Catherine, Jamaica)

 

Seeking a Nanny/Practical Nurse who lives in Old Harbour, St. Catherine to take care of four siblings:- a three (3) month old baby, a 1 year old cerebral palsy toddler, and a 4 & 6 year old girl and boy, after school while parents are at work.

Responsibilities:

• Take care of 3 month old baby and 1 year old cerebral palsy toddler and receive older siblings after school.
• (Bathe, feed, change, do homework, etc)
• Keep house neat and tidy (as best as possible)
• Stretch and medicate CP toddler two to three times per day***

Skills and Abilities required:

• Person should love children
• Person should be patient
• Person should be clean
• Person should be genuine
• Have knowledge of how to care for babies/CP infants/toddlers
• Have first aid knowledge
• Have a clean police record
• Knows how to cook/prepare meals
• Knows how to read
• Knows how to follow simple instructions
• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy knowledge is a plus
• First Aid and CPR Training is a plus

Qualifications and Education:

• High School Education,
• Child Care Diploma/Certification
  
• Three (3) - five (5) years and up of childcare experience
  
• Age range: 35 to 45 years old

Pay: $60,000 per month (negotiable)

Contact: Call via phone number: (876) 790-8867

Deadline: January 24, 2025.

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

 

Administrative Assistant (GMG/AM 3) (Band 5) (Vacant) – Three (3) Positions

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction and leadership of the Senior Director, Health Infrastructure Standards and Quality Management, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing general administrative support to the Branch. The role will provide general technical, administrative and secretarial support, including organizing and coordinating the workflow of the Branch, implementing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Calendars and schedules prepared and maintained
• Meetings coordinated
• Correspondence/documents, reports, presentations and records prepared and distributed
• Record-keeping and administrative systems established and maintained
• Research conducted
• External requests for information processed and provided
• Invoices, vouchers, requisitions, expense claims processed
• Annual/Quarterly/Monthly/Periodic Reports prepared
• Individual Work plan developed

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Manages calendar for the Branch which includes but is not limited to scheduling appointments, coordinating meeting rooms and preparations including refreshments, where applicable;
• Maintains office workflow, analyses operating practices and systems and recommends improvements; and implements agreed changes to increase in the branch’s efficiency;
• Provides support to members of the Team on specific projects as agreed with the Principal Director;
• Prepares and modifies documents including correspondences, reports, drafts, memos and emails; takes and transcribes dictation, and composes and prepares confidential correspondence, technical reports, and other complex documents;
• Assists with the logistical operations of the Branch with respect to the duties assigned including organization and administration of meetings and other events, by providing agendas and keeping written records of discussions and key decisions; and undertakes associated research and follow-up actions as required;
• Conducts research and prepares draft summaries/presentations as required;
• Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when possible;
• Maintains electronic and hard copy filing systems, creates and maintains database and spreadsheet files and manages the Branch’s intranet filing system, performs data entry and scan documents;
• Makes travel arrangements including researching and coordinating itineraries, visa requirements, accommodation and other related activities for the Branch; compiles documents for travel related meetings;
• Ensures that the administrative functions of the Branch such as the preparation of the Time and Attendance Register for submission to the Human Resource Management & Development Branch, among other items, are done on a timely basis;
• Schedules and attends branch and committee meetings, prepares minutes and ensures follow-up actions are done, reproduce, distribute and maintain records of minutes accordingly;
• Exhibits good courtesy to scheduled and unscheduled visitors;
• Opens, sorts and distributesin coming correspondence, assists in preparing outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes and updates branch mail register;
• Attends meetings externally as may be required for the purpose of minute taking, conducting research, compiling supporting documents and related tasks;
• Maintains equipment register; ensures completion of scheduled preventive maintenance and arranges repairs;
• Maintains office supplies for the branch by monitoring stock levels, placing and expediting orders through the Corporate Services Division, if required, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of the Branch’s Strategic and Operational Plans and Budget;
• Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Branch’s Plan;
• Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements;
• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
• Prepares reports and project documents as required

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
• Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
• Calendar and schedules are coordinated and maintained according established standards and timeframes;
• Events such as meetings are efficiently and effectively coordinated;
• Visitors greeted, and callers responded to in a professional manner;
• Record-keeping and administrative systems are established and maintained in accordance with relevant standards and agreed timeframes;
• Research conducted are evidence-based and timely;
• Reports, correspondence, agendas and minutes are evidence-based and submitted in a timely manner;
• Tact, sensitivity, diplomacy and discretion are exercised in the screening of calls and visitors, giving out of information, and dealing with people;
• Work plans conform to established procedures and implemented accorded to establish rules;
• Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or Diploma in Office Administration, Administrative Management, Management Studies, Public/Business Administration, or related social sciences;
• Two(2) years’ experience in an Office Management environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. May be required to travel locally to attend meetings.

Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, January 10, 2025, to:

Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
40 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.