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Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) - Portland

North-East Regional Health Authority Portland, Jamaica Updated: May 19, 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 Port Antonio, Port Maria and Annotto Bay 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: đź’° $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 resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 May 30 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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Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) - Portland

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Salary

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Phone

(876) 795-2747

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Email

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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Sector

Public

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