PAY GRADE: 007
CLASS TITLE:HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - F/C
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work in one of the following areas: (1) performing clinical and housekeeping support functions in a clinic; (2) assisting patients with ambulation or personal hygiene or performing light housekeeping functions in a patient's home; (3) conducting public health field surveys; (4) administering preliminary pure tone audiometric and vision tests; or (5) taking vital signs and distributing sterile supplies and equipment. The employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class must spend a minimum of 75 percent of their time performing duties which involve contact with patients/inmates in a correctional or forensic facility or institution.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Helps patient with personal hygiene and performs therapeutic activities.
- Performs light housekeeping assignments.
- Purchases food and household supplies and prepares and serves meals.
- Takes routine care of children during absence or incapacitation of responsible adult.
- Prepares treatment rooms for use by patients.
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
- Records specimens, samples, and food and liquid intake and output; pulls and files records; and posts visits or update charts.
- Reports bladder and bowel patterns to nurse.
- Demonstrates correct body alignment for bed patients; changes linen.
- Meets emotional needs of patients; listens to, anticipates, and grants reasonable requests.
- Secures information concerning health conditions of the home, transmits memorized program information to families, and attempts to interest families in available community health resources.
- Explains testing procedures.
- Contacts schools and arranges for testing days.
- Posts results of tests on school records.
- Prepares reports and maintains equipment in operating condition.
- Admits patients to ward areas.
- Updates charts and records food and liquid intake and output.
- Checks patients and provides aid and assistance.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Not applicable for this class.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Not applicable for this class.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1986
HISTORY: