Hospital Attendant (Portering) (HSC/HS 1) - Annotto Bay Hospital

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience:

• School leaving certificate (secondary) 
• Two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity 

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift 
• 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. 

Specific Conditions Associated with the Job:

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

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED