Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) - St. Mary

North-East Regional Health Authority St. Mary, Jamaica Updated: April 8, 2025

Summary

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 a strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional and Port Maria Hospitals. 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 Salary Range: 💰 $990,843 - $1,177,801 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Skills

• 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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Thursday, 2025 April 17 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 ℹ️ Subject: Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) - St. Mary 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Overview

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Title

Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) - St. Mary

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Company

North-East Regional Health Authority

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Location

St. Mary, Jamaica

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Salary

See Description

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Phone

(876) 795-2747

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jobs@nerha.gov.jm

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Work Style

On-Site

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Contract

Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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