Direct Care Asst II

State of Maryland • Wicomico, MD

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to assist professional, technical, and clerical staff of the Kidney Dialysis Unit (KDU) in the delivery of care to dialysis patients and the functions of the unit.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Two years of experience in work assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of patients and/or clients that are aged, physically ill, have behavioral health diagnoses, or have intellectual or developmental disabilities in treatment facilities or community based programs.
• Current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing OR successfully completed a Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant training program and received certification as a Nursing Assistant from the Board of Nursing within sixty days from the date of hire and prior to performing delegated nursing tasks.
• Successfully completed a direct care training course or examination approved by the hiring facility prior to permanent appointment to positions.
• Provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.
• Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Nice To Haves

• Possess or obtain a Geriatric Aide certificate (if located in facilities that provide long term care for the aged).
• Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle).
• Possess a specific motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned to operate vans).
• Successfully complete training in and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional, technical, and clerical staff of the Kidney Dialysis Unit (KDU) in the delivery of care to dialysis patients.
• Assist in the functions of the Kidney Dialysis Unit (KDU).

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (if working 30 or more hours a week or on average 130 hours per month as a contractual employee).
• Option to enroll in dental coverage (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in life insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED