PSYCHIATRIC NURSING AIDES (HSC/HS 5)
HANOVER HEALTH SERVICES
Salary Range: $1,792,163- $2,130,319 (per annum)
The incumbent will assist in providing the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients with their physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitative care.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains records of the patients’ condition and activities such as weight and blood pressure
- Conducts health educational sessions and assists with organizing patients for clinics
- Assists with the setting of appointments and reminding patients of their appointments which may cause rescheduling of appointments
- Assists with de-escalation techniques as required
- Provides mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitative care
- Monitors patients and reports abnormal behaviours in patients
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:
- Will be required to travel within the parish
- Will be exposed to mentally ill and violent patients
- Will be required to restrain and or lift patients
- Highly demanding work environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) CXC subjects including English and Mathematics/Principles of Accounts in grades 1-3
- Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing Aide from an accredited institution
- A minimum of one (1) year working experience in a similar capacity
Application letter and resumé should be submitted to:
Manager, Human Resource Management & Development
Hanover Health Services
Fort Charlotte Drive
Lucea P.O
Hanover
Application Deadline - NOVEMBER 6, 2025
NB. ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED