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Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Identity verifiedGovernment agency · verified employer · 4 open roles

Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HS 5)

SalaryNot givenThe notice gives no figure
WhereBlack RiverBlack River Hospital, 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth
SectorHealthcare
What to sendNot namedSend your resume, and any certificate it mentions.
10 days leftCloses Thu 29 Oct

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About the role

Under the supervis ion of the Nurse in Charge , the incumbent will be responsible for providing basic patient care, including hygiene, preventive skincare, feeding, mobility, range of motion and application of safety measures to all patients.

From the employer’s notice, as advertised.

What you’ll do

  • Carrying out simple Nursing procedures to meet the physical needs of patients.
  • Cleaning and caring of Hospital equipment and appliances. e.g. suction machine.
  • Assisting in tidying and keeping patients’ areas clean and properly ventilated, eg, bed-making,
  • Assisting patients with removal of bedpans and urinals, observes and reports contents.
  • Ensuring that patients are properly changed in gowns/clothing when necessary.
  • Accompanying patients from one location to another for treatment, tests, transfer and
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  • Assisting patients with diets i.e. serving, feeding and cleaning utensils.
  • Makes cribs and bassinettes where necessary.
  • Collects routine urine specimen to/from Laboratory.
  • Care of pressure areas, back sacrum, shoulders, elbows, heels, etc.
  • Tidies patients’ environment for hand-over to next shift.
  • Assisting in discharge of patients and returns belongings to patient/family according to hospital

What they’re asking for

Qualifications and Experience

inclusive of English Language.

  • Completion of Secondary School with a minimum of two (2) ‘O’ Level/CXC subjects or equivalent,
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing (HEART Certified-NCTVET Allied Health Care Level 2)
  • At least two (2) years experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • Display a high level of confidentiality.
  • 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.
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  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skill.

Good to know

regular handling of lightweight objects.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than October 29, 2026, to: The Senior Human Resource Officer Actg. Black River Hospital 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth Tell: (876) 317-9542 E-Mail – brhjobs00@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**

Southern Regional Health Authority Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency 3 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI Tel: (876) 625-0612-3 / 962-9491 / 962-8232 Website: www.srha.gov.jm The So uthern 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 fr om suitably qualified persons for the

  • 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
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Patient care assistant (hsc/hs 5)

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These include bed baths or supervise ambulant patients with their baths, mouth care, hair washing and combing, shaving, nail clipping.

cleaning lockers.

discharges as directed by nurse in charge.

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What you need to send

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