Patient Care Assistant HS 5

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

Position: Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HS 5) -Temporary

Location:  Chapelton Community Hospital

Salary:   $1,792,163 – $2,130,319 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting  with the hygienic, nutritional, elimination, psychological and psychosocial needs of the  patient and share the responsibility for  maintaining the cleanliness of the environment.

Requirements

• Allied Health Care Assistance (Patient  Care Assistant) – Level 2 (HEART  Certification)
• A minimum of two (2) subjects at CXC or  GCE equivalent including English  Language and a numeric subject
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Attending to the hygienic needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the elimination needs of the patient by providing bedpans and urinals.
• Assisting with basic counseling of patients such as comforting patients to alleviate
  fears.
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps and arrange trays and sets.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the storage room for sundry items.
• Accompanying patients to clinics for procedures and other facilities for continuation of care.
• Conveying/collecting specimen items to/from pharmacy/laboratory.
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums, return soiled sets etc. to CSSD.
• Performing simple dressings as instructed.
• Assisting in admission of patients and  ensures custodial care of belongings  according to hospital policy.
• Assisting in discharge of patients and  returns belongings to patient/family  according to hospital policy.

Specific knowledge and skills required

• Ability to understand verbal and written  instructions, and to work under guidance
• Conforms to rules and regulations
• Good verbal communication skills
• Possess good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

Special conditions associated with the job

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and  weekends.
• Light physical effort is required e.g. frequent sitting, standing or walking or a requirement for regular handling of lightweight objects.
• Increased exposure to health risks.

Note

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted by August 27, 2025 (see contact information below).

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

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
3-4 Georges Street
Denbigh,

Clarendon

Email: chdhrjobs@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed