School Health Aide 10 Month - Baltimore City Health Department

Salary Range $34,477.00 - $37,133.00 Annually Starting Pay $34,477.00 Annually Benefits The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: Job Summary A School Health Aide in the Baltimore City Health Department performs a variety of school health clinic and office support tasks for Baltimore City Public Schools. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in a school health clinic or health suite where there is occasional exposure to body fluids and students with contagious illnesses. Work requires minimal physical exertion. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. Experience: Two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates Must hold and maintain current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Candidates hired must obtain and maintain current certification as a Medication Technician within 6 months. Candidates hired must receive hepatitis-B series immunizations unless already immune. Candidates hired must successfully complete a first aid course and a CPR course for adults, children, and infants and maintain current certification. Application Deadline Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Reading comprehension skill sufficient to permit understanding of the American Red Cross and American Heart Association manuals of Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, School Health Services Manual, and other relevant special procedures documents. Ability to provide first aid. Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with parents and students. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records. Ability to maintain student health records in a clear and accurate manner, and to file alphabetically and numerically. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical and school administrators and teachers. Ability to assist a nurse or nurse practitioner during patient care. Ability to perform simple medical tests and procedures. Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint, which must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at Equal Employment Opportunity Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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