Hospital Attendant HS 1

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 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 at the Percy Junor Hospital.
 

Position: Hospital Attendant (HSC/HS 1)- (Vacant)

Salary range: $990,843 - $1,177,801 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post

Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Orderly,  the incumbent will be required to move and lift  patients, equipment, and any other resources  throughout various areas of the hospital. 

Requirements

• School Leaving Certificate (Secondary Education)
• At least 2 CSEC subjects would be a definite asset
• At least one (1) year experience within the hospital environment or service industry 

Responsibilities

• Transporting 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.
• Assisting by lifting and supporting patients  who are unable to walk.
• Assisting nursing staffing with the lifting and  turning of immobile in-patients.
• Carrying out duties on the ambulance  service periodically/when assigned.
• Required at all times to be on duty in his/her  designated area (except when on  break), so that he/she can be called by the  Nurse, Doctor or any other member of staff,  to assist in carrying out any function  necessary for the benefit of patients and the  organization.
• Delivering items from one area of the  hospital to another. 
• Assisting in maintaining the hospital  buildings and compound by assisting in the  cleaning of same.

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Physical Fitness
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to respect patient confidentiality
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 

Special conditions associated with the job

• Duties and assignments are on a shift basis, and the incumbent may be required  to work extended hours if the need arises.
• May be required to work with patients who  might exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than October 3, 2025.

We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate in the `subject line` the name of the position to which you are applying.

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

Contact

The Assistant Human Resource Officer
Percy Junor Hospital
Spalding P.O.,
Clarendon,

Jamaica.

Telephone: (876) 965-9294

Email: percyjunorjobs@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed