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Requisition No : 828125
Agency : Department of Health
Working Title : OPS HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64967051
Pay Plan : Temp
Position Number : 64967051
Salary : $15.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date : 05 / 08 / 2024
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Specific Responsibilities :
This position is established as an OPS (Other Personnel Services) position and will be responsible for performing health related activities in one of the assigned schools during the current approved school term.
Direct supervision will be provided by a Nursing Program Specialist, Registered Nurse, or the Executive Community Health Nursing Director.
Assists the nurse in her assessment and counseling of individual students. Maintains a record of the medical needs of all students with special health care needs.
Records will be completed at the time of visit to the health room, 100% of the time.
Obtains vital signs as indicated, recording results on a daily health room activity log. Prepares a monthly, weekly, and daily health room activity log of students visiting the health room for the nurse.
Will accurately complete vital signs and activities 100% of time.
Assists nurse in screening for pediculosis. Refers students to the nurse that have positive results for counseling and treatment as indicated.
Assists students in the administration of prescription medications, as prescribed by school board policy. Accurately follows procedures, administering only medications that school nurse has instructed health support technician / aide to administer.
Performs vision and hearing screening on individual students. Assists the nurse in rescreening of students who fail initial exam.
Provides directions and explanation to student of tests to be performed. Performance of vision and hearing screening to be done according to procedures and will be performed accurately, 100% of the time.
Makes appropriate referrals to the designated school personnel concerning students that need to be referred to the school nurse or principal.
This activity will be performed without confusion and according to procedures.
Assist the nurse in evaluating immunization status of all children entering school. Assist the nurse in contacting parents and with written communication to parents.
Will be able to identify immunization needs of individual students accurately 100% of the time.
Provides students with First Aid and CPR if indicated in emergencies. Keeps log of all First Aid performed and documents all services performed in the cumulative health record.
Will remain current with First Aid and CPR certification.
Maintains the health room in an orderly and clean manner at all times. Responsible for the inventory of medical supplies used in the health room on a weekly basis.
Medical supplies will always be available for use.
Will assist Nursing Program Specialist / School Health Coordinator with School Health Fairs as indicated.
Other duties as assigned.
This position works approximately 6.5 hours per day based upon the Washington County School District Calendar. Position is a 10-month position and is inactive during Fall, Winter, & Spring Breaks / Holidays, other observed holidays, in-service days, and approximately 8 weeks in the summer.*
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Minimum Qualifications :
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values :
Mission :
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision :
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values :
I nnovation : We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration : We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability : We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness : We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence : We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work :
FDOH-Washington County Health Department / Washington County School Clinic
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available :
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Please be advised :
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and / or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.
Note : You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
For more information, please visit the SSS website : http : / / www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.
E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and / or expertise.
Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.
These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Last updated : 2024-05-02
Full Time
$31k-45k (estimate)
05/03/2024
08/02/2024
ORLANDO, FL
<25
2019
<$5M
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