HEALTH AIDE

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland in Maryland is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support clinical services, including reproductive health, STI testing, PrEP, HIV testing, and immunizations at the MDH Charles County Health Department facility in White Plains, MD.

The role is full-time and on-site, located at 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695. High school diploma and current Nursing Assistant certification required; experience not necessary, with possible credit for related healthcare work.

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.
• Licenses: Must possess a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing; if not certified, must complete training and certification within sixty days of hire; collateral requirements include motor vehicle operator's license and CPR/First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the health care of clients in clinical services, including reproductive health, STI, PrEP, HIV testing, and Adult/Child Immunization services.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to assist in the health care of clients in clinical services, including reproductive health, STI, PrEP, HIV testing, and Adult/Child Immunization services.

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to assist in the health care of clients in clinical services, including reproductive health, STI, PrEP, HIV testing, and Adult/Child Immunization services.

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Charles County Health Department
4545 Crain Highway
White Plains, MD 20695

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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.
• 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.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• 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 resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail]. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.