HEALTH AIDE

Code: 01971 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under the supervision of a Health Officer or other designated supervisor, disseminates information on available public health services primarily to residents of economically depressed neighborhoods; provides instruction in basic preventative health measures; aids in the communication process between professional health personnel and the indigenous population; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Disseminates information on available public health services primarily to residents of economically depressed neighborhoods, either individually or as a member of a team.
• Conducts home visits to explain and encourage utilization of available public health services by the indigenous population, issues pertinent literature; provides instruction in basic preventative health practices such as recommended immunizations, personal hygiene, good housekeeping methods, safe garbage disposal methods, and other recommended health practices related to state and local public health programs.
• Informs residents of transportation available to various community facilities; accompanies members of the community as directed to various agencies; assists with the supervision of children at child health conferences; promotes interest in family care and self reliance in handling family needs.
• Refers individuals to appropriate community facilities; distributes environmental, personal and public health information to civic organizations and community groups; organizes community groups to promote good health and sanitary practices in the community.
• Aids in the development of effective communication between members of the professional health staff and the indigenous population, and promotes compliance with health rules, laws and community standards.
• Conducts routine surveys of a non-complex nature to obtain and record prescribed data used in determining the specific health needs of a neighborhood, including personal health, family health, and sanitary conditions.
• Prepares reports as required in the performance of assigned duties.
• May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

Six (6) months of experience in distributing public health information and participating in routine health surveys, including those relating to personal and family health needs, and in maintaining established sanitary conditions.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the problems of those living in economically depressed areas. Knowledge of basic personal health care. Knowledge of the techniques used to disseminate information to promote personal and family health. Ability to disseminate and explain information on public health services, and to provide referrals to appropriate facilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients. Ability to provide guidance and instruction in basic preventative health practices. Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions and directions. Ability to apply learned techniques in promoting good health practice and health programs. Ability to conduct routine surveys to obtain and record data. Ability to prepare reports relative to field activities. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

Note

LC N/A01-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLC N/A01- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 5/16/1994