Psychiatric Nursing Aide (HSC/HS 5) (Male) - Black River Hospital

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Completion of Secondary School with a minimum of two (2) ‘O’ Level/CXC subjects or equivalent, inclusive of English Language 
• Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing Aide 
• At least one (1) year experience 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: 

• General understanding of mental health and behavioural disorders 
• Knowledge of skills in safe restraining techniques 
• 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 
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Providing support in the mental health clinics by monitoring clients’ activities during clinic sessions
• Assisting in maintaining clients’ registers and entering relevant data on daily worksheets and other forms as assigned 
• Assisting with conducting mental health education/promotional activities within the hospital.
• Providing support in emergency situations by assisting with care and physical restraint of clients who are at risks for injury to self and/or others 
• Assisting patients with the removal of bedpans and urinals, observes and reports contents
• Accompanying patients from one location to another for treatment, tests, transfer and discharges as directed by nurse in charge 
• Assisting in tidying and keeping patients’ areas clean and properly ventilated, eg, bed-making, cleaning lockers 

Special conditions associated with the job: 

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Working with patients who might exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.