HEALTH AIDE (SCHOOL TECHNICIAN)

Introduction THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH TALBOT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Talbot County Health Department 510 Cadmus Lane Easton, MD 21601 Main Purpose of Job The Health Aide is a part-time position in the Talbot County Health Department School Health Program. The Health Aide assists the school nurse in providing a variety of health-related services in a school setting, including: assisting the School Nurse in providing healthcare to students; performing clerical duties as assigned; and assisting the Health Department in times of emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: None. Note: Applicants may substitute experience assisting in the health care of clients in a health setting on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH TALBOT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. Persons appointed to a position in this classification without certification as a Nursing Assistant must successfully complete a Board of Nursing approved nursing assistant training program and receive certification as a Nursing Assistant within sixty days from date of hire prior to performing delegated nursing tasks. Appointees who fail to successfully complete this requirement will not be retained in these positions.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
4. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain current certification in basic first aid.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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