School Health Aide

School Health AideSalary Range: $34,477.00 - $37,133.00 AnnuallyStarting Pay: $34,477.00 AnnuallyJob 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: On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:Education: Have graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.ANDExperience: Have two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.OREquivalency Notes: Have an 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 once hired must obtain and maintain current certification as a Medication Technician within 6 months. Candidates once hired must receive hepatitis-B series immunizations unless already immune. Candidates once hired must successfully complete a first aid course and a CPR course for adults, children and infants and maintain current certification.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.Additional InformationBackground 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 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 Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.Examination Process: Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.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.