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

Qualifications and Experience:

• School Leaving Certificate (Secondary Education) 
• English Language in GCE O’Level/CXC at the General Proficiency level would be an asset
• At least one (1) year experience within the hospital environment or service industry
• Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift. 

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Physical Fitness 
• Ability to work effectively in a team 
• Ability to respect patient confidentiality 
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format 
• Good time management skills 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Required to transport 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 
• Required to lift and support patients who are unable to walk 
• Assigned to work with ambulance service periodically 
• Required to deliver items from one area of the hospital to another 
• Required to assist in maintaining the hospital buildings and compound by assisting in the cleaning of same
• Required to empty and clean all garbage receptacles and replace them in their appropriate areas
• Required to clean and keep in good condition, all the tools he has to work with eg. Wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.