Temporary Health Services Assistant (Indio and Riverside)

About The Position

The County of Riverside Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks B ilingual Spanish

speaking onsite Temporary Health Services Assistants to provide support to the Emergency Management Department in Indio and Riverside.

The Incumbents in this position will be traveling a great deal by transporting possible COVID-19 positive individuals to designated shelter sites and other locations. Incumbents should have experience in the health industry, have knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to analyze situations.

The incumbents in this position will be transporting individuals, in a County vehicle, with COVID-19 or possible COVID-19 to designated evacuation shelters during evacuation when disasters occur. Other responsibilities consist of assisting with preparing emergency plans, ordering personal protective equipment, assisting with preparing for shelter deployment, and other duties as assigned.

This position will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The position will be working with numerous County partners throughout Riverside County. May have to provide on-site COVID-19 testing.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, on-call and overtime will be required to work on weekends and some holidays. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Meet the Team! https://rivcoemd.org/

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/benefits-temporary-employees

Examples Of Essential Duties

Establish effective lines of communication between the Occupational Health and Wellness Division and employees; provide basic information about health services, policies, and procedures to employees; provide information/ education of health programs to employees. Assist professional staff in the Occupational Health and Wellness Division to teach and encourage development of good health habits and preventive care; teach health education classes to employees. Provide health counseling to low-risk employees; screen for eligibility for participation in health programs; determine employee progress and determine whether recommendations regarding health are being followed. Provide feedback, both verbally and in writing, to licensed professional staff regarding employee needs and responses to the Occupational Health and Wellness Division; obtain and evaluate specific information regarding health problems in order to provide guidance and instruction; conduct formal and informal information sessions covering good health practices and available health services. Make referrals to health/social services resources and licensed professional staff; interview employees to gather basic health related information (e.g., health status, living conditions, diet, residency, mobility, parenting skills, healthcare needs, etc.). Assist in developing health questionnaires, conducting surveys and recording appropriate case related information; assist in developing health information flyers and pamphlets. Assist professional staff in arranging and conducting health education programs, demonstrations, and special health conferences for County employees. May perform routine clinical procedures; may obtain test results, but does not interpret results; may collect specimens (non-invasive); may perform simple laboratory and screening tests (e.g., dipstick urinalysis, occult blood, ovulation tests, pregnancy urine tests, sedimentation rates, hemoglobin including hemacue, glucose, hematocrit, etc.). May register employees using related computer information at time of appointment; may prepare employees for examination; may obtain medical history/chief complaint including allergies; take vital signs; may maintain employees charts and schedule appointments for clinic and field staff. Perform routine clerical tasks (e.g., typing, personal computer, filing, answering phones, etc.); inventory supply needs and help obtain medical and office supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience that included public contact in a public health, medical services, or social or human services agency. (Education from an accredited college or university in public health, social or behavioral sciences, or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 9 semester or 12 quarter units of specified coursework for each year of the required experience).

Knowledge of: Basic needs and problems of employees; cultural and ethnic perceptions toward employee health programs; understanding the causes and treatment of employee health problems, and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged; basic patient care techniques.

Ability to: Understand social and cultural factors important to behavior patterns; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain good relations with professional staff and employees; obtain and record accurate information and perform routine clinical procedures; follow and implement activities according to written standardized procedures; recognize situations out of the scope of a Health Services Assistant - CN needing referral to professional staff; perform clerical tasks through the use of a personal computer, answering phones, filing, etc.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Veterans’ Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on your resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact: Tracy Felton at

tfelton@rivco.org.

General Application Information

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.