Ambulance Attendant (University Hospital of the West Indies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Ambulance Attendant (HSC/HS 3) at the University Hospital of the West Indies in the Transport Department.

Summary of Duties:

Under the general direction of the Transport Manager, the individual will:

• Provide auxiliary care to patients to facilitate the essential delivery of medical care by health care professionals at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI)
• Assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured or convalescent persons to and from specified locations
• Assist in lifting patients onto wheeles cart or stretcher and into and out of ambulance
• Remove and replace soiled linens from cot
• Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances
• Provide reports of accidents or emergencies to the appropriate authority
• Restrain patients when necessary

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Certificate in Allied Health Care - HEART NVQ-J
• Training in customer service relations
• Three (3) years experience in Auxiliary Health Care practices

Required Competencies:

• Proficient in administering first aid
• Good communication skills (written or oral)
• Proficient in the careful handling and moving of objects
• Effective listening skills
• High level of proficiency in customer care

Specific Conditions associated with the job

• May be exposed to hazardous materials
• May be exposed to unpleasant odours

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, August 30, 2019 to:

hrd@uhwi.gov.jm

Or

The Senior Director, Human Resource Management Department

University Hospital of the West Indies

Mona, Kingston 7.

It should be noted that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

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