Hospital Attendant (HSC/HS 1) - Black River Hospital

Summary

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 the BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL: HOSPITAL ATTENDANT – (HSC/HS 1) - Male Under the direct supervision of the Chief Orderly, the incumbent will be required to move and lift patients, equipment, and any other resources throughout various areas of the hospital. 💰Basic Salary: $990,843 - $1,177,801 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Transporting 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.
• • Assisting by lifting and supporting patients who are unable to walk.
• • Assisting nursing staffing with the lifting and turning of immobile in-patients.
• • Carrying out duties on the ambulance service periodically/when assigned.
• • Required at all times to be on duty in his/her designated area (except when on break), so that he/she can be called by the Nurse, Doctor or any other member of staff, to assist in carrying out any function necessary for the benefit of patients and the organization.
• • Delivering items from one area of the hospital to another.
• • Assisting in maintaining the hospital buildings and compound by assisting in the cleaning of same
• • Cleaning and keeping in good condition, all the tools he/she is assigned to work with eg. wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.
• • Performs any other duties assigned.

Required Skills

• • Physical Fitness
• • Ability to work effectively in a team
• • Ability to respect patient confidentiality
• • Good time management skills
• • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

• • School Leaving Certificate (Secondary Education)
• • At least 2 CSEC subjects would be a definite asset
• • At least one (1) year experience within the hospital environment or service industry

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special conditions associated with the job:

  • • Duties and assignments are on a shift basis, and the incumbent may be required to work extended hours if the need arises.
  • • May be required to work with patients who might exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.

Application, along with resume, should be sent no later than May 23, 2025, to: The Assistant Human Resource Officer Black River Hospital 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth 📞 Phone: (876) 965-9294 📧 Email: brhjobs00@gmail.com ℹ️ Subject Line: HOSPITAL ATTENDANT – (HSC/HS 1) - Male - Black River Hospital 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (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.

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