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NURSING ATTENDANT I

Salary

$48,024.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5098F

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

09/20/2024

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER:

Y5098F

FILING START DATE:

9/23/2024 at 9:00 A.M. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUS

The County of Los Angeles is currently offeringa 20% bonusfor full-time positions as Nursing Attendant Ihired by Correctional Health Servicesand working onsite in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely under-served jail population.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals – and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:

Provides basic nursing services to both child and adult inpatients or to children of preschool age in the custody of County daycare nurseries.

Essential Job Functions

+ Monitors condition of patient while being moved and reports any manifest change in condition to a registered nurse or physician.

+ Takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration of patients, and reports adverse vital signs or observed abnormal stress or discomfort.

+ Helps patients as may be required in all of the usual activities of daily living, such as eating, brushing teeth and dressing and undressing, and eliminating.

+ Moves patients on beds or stretchers from one ward to another or to operating or examining rooms.

+ Contributes to patient comfort and well-being by rearranging bedding and changing linen, serving and removing meal trays and responding to requests for personal services, such as filling water containers, making mechanical adjustments of bed, providing assistance in changing position in bed, furnishing bedpans and urinals, and giving shampoos and back rubs.

+ Assists physicians by positioning and holding patients for examination or treatment.

+ Turns and positions patients and places supports to prevent pressure sores.

+ Assures a safe and sanitary environment for the patient by cleaning up minor spills in kitchen and dining areas, by making beds, cribs and bassinets, and by maintaining ward, sleeping quarters and recreational areas in a clean and orderly condition.

+ Encourages ambulatory patients to participate fully in their own dressing, feeding, and hygiene.

+ Supervises children in recreational activities and social relationships.

+ As an incident to other duties described above, escorts patients to outside clinics, schools, recreational therapy sites and other activities away from the ward or nursery.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following at the time of hire and will need to provide the hiring team supporting documentation:

+ Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California*-AND-

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certificationissued by the American Heart Association.**

Please note: If you are unable to meet the Requirements above while on the hiring list (6 months) your application will expire. If the job posting is still available, you are welcome to reapply.

PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous : This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Required certification(s) and/or license(s) must be active and unrestricted at the time of hire.

Applicants with current certification must complete the Certification and License Section of the application. Provide the title of the required license(s) certification(s), the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Requirements.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

Eligibility Information:

Applications will be processed as they are received and will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly for a period of six (6) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Vacancy Information:

Positions are located in the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

Available Shift:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

We must receive your application before 5:00pm on the last day of filing or it will not be accepted.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ ALLinformation in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION.

+ We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after final appointment has been made.

+ FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION.

+ Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the qualification requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION determination, and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

+ Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearly shownthat you meet the Requirements of this announcement.Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

+ Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed .

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Bryan Reza, Exams Support

Email: [email protected]

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(323) 914-6365

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE.

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

At the time of hire, will you possess current and valid Nursing Assistant certification issued by the State of California?

+ Yes, I already possess current and valid certification as a Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California.

+ No, I will begin the process of obtaining the certification.

+ No, I do not have current and valid certification as a Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California nor do I intend on obtaining certification.

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If you indicated yes to the previous question, please enter your certificate number below.

NOTE:You may also choose to attach the certificate to your application or email the certificate to Bryan Reza via [email protected], however, this is not required.

If you do not have the required certificate from the State of California but expect to obtain the certification, please provide the month and year (MM/YYYY) by which you expect to receive certification in the space provided below.

Please note, if you do not expect to obtain certification by the State of California, please indicate "Not applicable."

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

At the time of hire, will you possess a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)?

+ Yes, I already possess a current and valid certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

+ No, I will begin the process of obtaining the certification.

+ No, I do not have a current certification nor do I intend on possessing a gaining certification.

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If you indicated yes to the previous question, please enter your certificate/e-card number below.

NOTE:You may also choose to attach the certificate/e-card to your application or email the certificate to Bryan Reza via [email protected], however, this is not required.

If you do not have the required certificate but expect to obtain the certification, please provide the month and year (MM/YYYY) by which you expect to obtain certification in the space provided below.

Please note, if you do not expect to obtain certification, please indicate "Not applicable."

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If you are currently enrolled in or have completed one of the nursing assistant programs indicated below, please select which program.

+ Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)

+ Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH)

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Are you willing to work in a Clinic environment?

+ Yes

+ No

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Many important notifications including results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration, re-scheduling, or extension of appeal rights period.

+ Yes, I have read and understand the above information.

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County of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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