Hospital Attendant (HSC/HS 1) - Port Antonio Hospital

Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-54463
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Healthcare & Medical
Location
St. Mary
Salary & Benefits
$990,843 – $1,177,801 per annum
Date Posted
20/10/2024
Expiry Date
01/11/2024
The North-East Regional Health Authority is seeking strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital Attendant (Portering) at the Port Antonio Hospital.

 

Under the general direction of the Supervisory Hospital Attendant/Hospital Administrator, the Hospital Attendant will be required to: 

 

Required Qualification & Experience:

  • Complete school to grade 9 level 
  • Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift 

 

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery 
  • Knowledge of lifting techniques 
  • Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work 
  • Working Knowledge of Health Hazards 

 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

  • 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. 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

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