Patient Care Assistant

PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL
SOUTHERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health  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:

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (HSC/HS 5) - Part Time (2 positions available)
(salary range $734,516.00- $873,108) per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides basic patient care, including hygiene, preventive skincare, feeding, mobility, range of motion and application of safety measures to all patients.

Qualifications

• Practical Nursing Certificate (HEART Certified-NCTVET Allied Health Care Level 2);
• Secondary School Education;
• At least two (2) years experience as a Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Makes cribs and bassinettes where necessary
• Care of Hospital equipment e.g. suction machine;
• Assists with diets i.e. serving, feeding and cleaning utensils;
• Serves drinking water and washes drinking glasses;
• Gives and removes bedpans and urinals, observes and reports contents;
• Collects routine urine specimen;
• Care of skin, mouth, hands and feet, nails;
• Change patients’ gowns/clothing when necessary;
• Combs and brushes patients’ hair;
• Care of pressure areas, back sacrum, shoulders, elbows, heels, etc.;
• Tidies patients’ environment for hand-over to next shift.

Required skills and competencies

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and to work under guidance
• Able to communicate freely, for discussions with patients and supervisor
• Has a preference for helping people
• Conforms to rules and regulations, and co-operates with the rest of staff

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Personnel Officer
Percy Junor Hospital
Spaldings P.O.,
Manchester.

 

Fax: (876) 964-2573

 

Email : claudia.reynolds@srha.gov.jm

 

Base Salary: Undisclosed