Health Aid Screener
Applicants selected for these positions will primarily perform COVID-19 screening for incoming employees, patients and visitors prior to entry into the facility. The screening process includes administering a symptom questionnaire to gauge symptoms as well as checking body temperature. In addition to screening, employees may perform the following duties at the discretion of management:
Provides care for a group of patients/residents of varying ages. Use and follow proper hand hygiene, universal precautions and general infection control principles. Incumbent carries records, reports, laboratory specimens, x-rays, prosthetic equipment and patient prescriptions to designated areas, excluding control substance. Performs a range of clinical support duties, which include taking, recording vital signs and reporting deviations to the RN. Recognizes and institutes appropriate action in emergency situations such as performing CPR, Heimlich maneuver for choking, seizure precautions and safety during seizures, and emergency first aid. Establishes and promotes effective working relationships with other employees on the treatment team. Listens to all customer feedback and acts to resolve complaints within his/her control, and reports to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Maintains safe and sanitary environment for inpatients/residents, staff and visitors. Reports and removes safety hazards; utilizes correct moving and transferring techniques according to Safe Patient Handling and appropriate body mechanics; evacuates inpatient/residents during fire and disaster; makes visual check of all inpatient/residents, provides one-to-one observation as directed for assaultive and seriously ill inpatients/residents, and follows facility policy related to suicidal inpatients/residents. Maintains inventory control as needed. Assists with inventory management and ordering of supplies, placing stock as provided by standard procedure in appropriate storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, replenishing, and removing/replacing outdated items if needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8 hour day shift Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Aid Screener/ 99917-A Physical Requirements:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-03 grade level:
Six (6) months of general experience; experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-03 level which is:
Successful completion of 1 year of study that included study in medical, health, or related fields. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-03 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-XX. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides care for a group of patients/residents of varying ages. Use and follow proper hand hygiene, universal precautions and general infection control principles. Incumbent carries records, reports, laboratory specimens, x-rays, prosthetic equipment and patient prescriptions to designated areas, excluding control substance. Performs a range of clinical support duties, which include taking, recording vital signs and reporting deviations to the RN. Recognizes and institutes appropriate action in emergency situations such as performing CPR, Heimlich maneuver for choking, seizure precautions and safety during seizures, and emergency first aid. Establishes and promotes effective working relationships with other employees on the treatment team. Listens to all customer feedback and acts to resolve complaints within his/her control, and reports to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Maintains safe and sanitary environment for inpatients/residents, staff and visitors. Reports and removes safety hazards; utilizes correct moving and transferring techniques according to Safe Patient Handling and appropriate body mechanics; evacuates inpatient/residents during fire and disaster; makes visual check of all inpatient/residents, provides one-to-one observation as directed for assaultive and seriously ill inpatients/residents, and follows facility policy related to suicidal inpatients/residents. Maintains inventory control as needed. Assists with inventory management and ordering of supplies, placing stock as provided by standard procedure in appropriate storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, replenishing, and removing/replacing outdated items if needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8 hour day shift Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Aid Screener/ 99917-A Physical Requirements:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-03 grade level:
Six (6) months of general experience; experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-03 level which is:
Successful completion of 1 year of study that included study in medical, health, or related fields. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-03 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-XX. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$29,289 to $38,074 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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