Location: Ellicott City,MD, USA
Health Assistant Pool JobID: 4652
Position Type:
Nursing and Health Services/Health Assistant
Date Posted:
10/16/2023
Location:
Various Locations
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Position posted to create a candidate pool for the school year.
Please view the attachment for job details, minimum qualifications and application requirements.
A complete application includes all application materials, proof of education and two supervisory references.
Applicants must submit all required materials in a timely fashion.
This position is posted to create a candidate pool.
A complete application includes all application materials, proof of education and three supervisory references.
Applicants must submit all required materials in a timely fashion.
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Description:
The School Health Assistant, under the supervision of the Cluster School Nurse and the school-based administrator, provides school health services to students, staff, families and school visitors. The School Health Assistant works in a collaborative relationship with the cluster school nurse. The School Health Assistant works as a team member using good judgment according to health services policies and procedures. Performance is evaluated periodically.
Essential Job Functions:
The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.
* Provides first aid and emergency care to students, school staff, and visitors following the regulations and procedures established by the Howard County Public School System, the Howard County Health Department, the Maryland State Department of Education, and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
* Carries out delegated nursing tasks for students and staff
* Implements federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures related to school health services Implements state mandated screening programs
* Implements laws, regulations, policies and procedures to control communicable disease within the school setting
* Carries out health services procedures established by the Howard County Public School System Observes for student health, psychosocial and other needs and refers student appropriately Maintains accurate, confidential, and appropriate records following established procedures Administers medication following established procedures
* Identifies and documents students with health problems and refers students to appropriate resources as necessary
* Contributes to the development of health care plans and the implementation of plan Communicates necessary medical information in a timely manner to appropriate school personnel, parents/guardians, and the cluster school nurse while maintaining confidentiality
* Maintains emergency procedure information for students and staff Supports health promotion for students, staff, parents, and community
* Maintains a substitute notebook in the event of absence
* Assists in maintaining a safe and healthful school environment by identifying and reporting safety or environmental
* Participates in the development of a school evacuation plan
* Participates in student services programs and teams in collaboration with the cluster school nurse Participates in professional development activities and training
* Provides a supportive atmosphere for students and staff while assuring appropriate health room use
* Establishes and maintains open communication and a cooperative relationship with students, staff, parents, and community
* Maintains adequate supplies
* Maintains the health suite in a clean and orderly fashion
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of Work:
* Maintains a substitute notebook in the event of absence
* Assists in maintaining a safe and healthful school environment by identifying and reporting safety or environmental
* Participates in the development of a school evacuation plan
* Participates in student services programs and teams in collaboration with the cluster school nurse
* Participates in professional development activities and training
* Provides a supportive atmosphere for students and staff while assuring appropriate health room use
* Establishes and maintains open communication and a cooperative relationship with students, staff, parents, and community
* Maintains adequate supplies
* Maintains the health suite in a clean and orderly fashion
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all of the qualifications, listed herein, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application to specifically address each qualification.
Education:
* High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate.(must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to the online application). Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
* Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid
* Certification as a nursing assistant (C.N.A.) or LPN
* Successful completion, at the time of interview, of the Maryland Board of Nursing required math and reading pretest for medication certification (passed with a minimum
of 70% accuracy).
* ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Required Licenses and Certification:
* Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid
* Certification as a nursing assistant (C.N.A.) or LPN
* Successful completion, at the time of interview, of the Maryland Board of Nursing required math and reading pretest for medication certification (passed with a minimum of 70% accuracy).
Experience:
Experience working in a health care setting is desired but not required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Skill in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid Ability to work cooperatively with others
* Ability to work independently within the guidelines of policy and procedure using discretion and good judgment
* Ability to accept supervisory direction
* Ability to stay calm under adverse circumstances and to calm others under stress Ability to relate to children, parents and educational personnel
* Ability to establish and maintain effective communication, both orally and in writing, with school administrators, central office personnel, faculty, staff, parents and students
* Ability to communicate competently with tact and listen effectively
* Ability to provide a supportive atmosphere for students and staff while assuring appropriate health room use
Preferred Qualifications:
A Degree in a related field, one year of health care experience, and computer experience
Salary:
This is a 10 month, Grade 8 position on the HCEA-ESP Secretaries and Assistants salary scale ( Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public System. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.
Application:
A complete online application and all application materials, including three reference surveys, must be submitted to be considered. Internal candidates must have a minimum of one reference from a current supervisor from within HCPSS.
Please be sure to include the following in your application materials:
* A complete listing of employment locations
* All related experience
* Dates of employment
* Names of direct supervisors
* High School diploma/transcript or official College diploma/transcript
* Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization and evaluation must be uploaded to the application.
For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Natasha Mahasa
Recruitment Specialist Office of Human Resources
...@hcpss.org
Additional Information:
There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HCPSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation of Any Kind: HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants; and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and career development.
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