Health Aide

Action Supportive Care Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bi-weekly paychecks

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Awards and Recognition Programs

Job summary

Action Supportive Care Services (ASCS) seeks qualified health care aides for direct 1:1 student care in a school setting in Sacramento, CA. The role focuses on meeting patients' physical, emotional, health, and safety needs under medical direction.

You will follow agency policies, ensure equipment and supplies are ready, and maintain professional appearance while providing dedicated care to students. Monday through Friday shifts with bus transportation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills.
• Must be able to communicate with clients, families, school staff, and other health care workers.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. with or without assistance and must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stretch as required for client care.
• Behavioral aide experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Health Aide will assist with meeting the physical, emotional, health and safety needs of the patients as medically indicated and ordered by the MD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to Agency policies, Health Aide scopes of practice; ensures necessary equipment and supplies are present.
• Complete all assigned shifts as scheduled; communicate effectively with Agency staffing regarding schedule.
• Appearance is professional, following Agency guidelines; performs health aide duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Observation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Math skills

Behavioral aide experience

Job description

Action Supportive Care Services (ASCS) has a long-standing reputation for quality and is a leader in providing one-on-one student care throughout the school day. We pride ourselves on our integrity in dealing with both our employees and our clients.

ASCS is looking for qualified health care aides for direct 1:1 student care in a school setting.

Responsibilities:

The Health Aide will assist with meeting the physical, emotional, health and safety needs of the patients as medically indicated and ordered by the MD. As well as:

• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to Agency policies, Health Aide scopes of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper equipment use and ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are present.
• Demonstrates ability to properly provide for the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Recognizes and honors Patient Rights.
• Maintains a non-judgmental attitude towards patients and their families, and coworkers regarding lifestyle, race, religion, personal beliefs and ethnicity.
• Consistently practice Universal Precautions and other infection control measures as appropriate.
• Practices safe work habits to protect the patient and the health aid; reports unsafe working conditions. conditions.
• Attends appropriate in-services; meets mandated reporting requirements and self-directed learning for professional growth.
• Complete all assigned shifts as scheduled. Communicate effectively with Agency staffing regarding schedule.
• Appearance is professional, following Agency guidelines.
• Performs health aide duties as assigned by a supervisor; demonstrates willingness to accept other assignments due to changing school care needs.

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills.
• Must be able to communicate with clients, families, school staff, and other health care workers. Speech clarity, speech recognition and written expression are vital abilities for performing this health aide job.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. with or without assistance and must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stretch as required for client care.
• Behavioral aide experience a plus.

Benefits:

• Action Supportive Care Services, Inc., is pleased to offer the following benefits:
• Competitive pay and bi-weekly paychecks.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Awards and Recognition Programs.

Compensation:

$25.00 per hour

*Currently looking to fill Monday through Friday, 8:15am-3:45pm 1:1 seizure management care position with bus transportation support.

Come join the ASCS Team and help make a difference in the lives of students in your community!