Para-Medical Assistant I (KU)



Job Details

Para-Medical Assistant I (KU)
Employer

State of Hawai'i

Salary

$2,837.00 - $3,229.00 Monthly

Location

Department of Human Services

Job Type

Non-Civil Service

Job Number

a06-092

Department

Department of Health

Opening Date

05/31/2006

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 06-092, Oahu Only

Duties Summary

Duties Summary

Performs simple and routine tasks relating to the care of patients or residents; provides related services required for the operations of the facility; participates in a planned training program and performs other duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the beginning level of para-medical assistant work. In most situations, this is a developmental level of work. However, occasionally, position may be continued at this level, based on the type of work assignments and the supervision received.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience Requirement:

Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below, and in the amounts shown below in the following table:

Class Title

Specialized Supervisory Total

Experience (Yrs) Experience (Yrs) Experience (Yrs)

Para-Medical Assistant I 0 0 0*

*For the Para-Medical Assistant I level, the background of the applicant must show that he possesses patience, tact, even temperament in meeting and dealing with others, and productive work habits.

Specialized Experience: Work experience in health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, health centers and other medically oriented institutions where the primary or basic objective was to provide for the maximum physical, mental and/or emotional health of the patient and which duties involved:

1) the observation and reporting of a variety of

physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and/or

2) implementing care and/or treatment procedures.

Applicants for all levels must have had one year of experience comparable in scope and difficulty to the next lower level in the State service. In those facilities where there are no appropriate "next lower" levels, applicants must have had two years of work experience comparable in scope and difficulty to two steps below the level to which the applicant seeks appointment.

Supervisory Experience:

Work experience which involved supervising other para-medical workers in providing for the physical, mental and/or emotional health of patients. Such experience must have included responsibility for 1) planning and directing the work of lower level para-medical assistants; 2) assigning and reviewing the work of lower level para-medical assistants; 3) developing work schedules and priorities; and 4) training of subordinates.

Substitutions Allowed:

Substitution of Education for Experience:

1. Completion of a practical nursing curriculum from an accredited school may be substituted for one year of Specialized Experience.

2. Completion of a professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school may be substituted for three years of Specialized Experience.

Quality of Experience:

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

License Required:

For certain positions, applicants must possess a current State of Hawaii Practical Nurse's license. Also, as appropriate, possession of a current motor vehicle operator's license may be required for certain positions.

Special Requirement:

For all positions providing patient care services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF):

Effective October 1, 1990, applicants must successfully complete a training curriculum and pass a competency evaluation test approved by the State of Hawaii and in accordance with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 within four (4) months of employment.

Applicants hired before January 1, 1990 must pass a competency evaluation test approved by the State of Hawaii by October 1, 1990.

Applicants hired on/after January 1, 1990 but before October 1, 1990 must pass a competency evaluation test approved by the State of Hawaii by February 1, 1991.

Applicants with certifications dated on/after January 1, 1990 from an agency other than the State of Hawaii indicating competency as a nurse's aid as defined by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 may use this certification in lieu of the above training/evaluation requirement, provided that the training and/or competency attested to in the certification also meets State of Hawaii standards/requirements for approval.

Other Information

XOXOXOXO

YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits.

A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State provides its employees equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, race, ancestry/national origin, religion, color, disability, age, marital status, assignment of income for child support obligations, arrest & court record, National Guard participation, sexual orientation and nursing/breast-feeding. Reasonable accommodation will be made for religious practices and beliefs and for qualified disabled persons.

Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Vacation

Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. For Bargaining Unit 11, employees earn 14 hours per month, while employees assigned to 24-hour work shifts earn 20 hours per month. Note: Refer to the appropriate bargaining unit contract for usage.

Sick Leave

Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. For Bargaining Unit 11, employees earn 14 hours per month, while employees assigned to 24-hour work shifts earn 20 hours per month. Note: Refer to the appropriate bargaining unit contract for usage. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees between $7,245 to $36,225 depending on the employee’s age and $2,372 for retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. New employees under the Hybrid Plan must contribute 6% of their monthly gross salary which are tax deferred for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are credited to employees’ accounts and will earn 4.5% interest compounded annually. Generally, employees with at least 5 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. Under the Hybrid Plan, a normal benefit is based on an employee’s years of credited service times 2% of the average of the employee’s three highest years of pay.

Re-employment of Retirees

Pursuant to Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, effective July 1, 2008 until June 30, 2013, retired State or county government employees are eligible for a position of at least 50% full-time equivalent with the State government after one calendar year of retirement. "One calendar year" means twelve consecutive months from the date of the employee's retirement to the date of the employee's re-employment under this law. Retired State or county government employees rehired under Act 156, SLH 2008 shall be recruited, selected, and employed pursuant to applicable civil service and employment laws to fill labor shortage and difficult-to-fill civil service positions.

Retired State or county government employees who are re-employed pursuant to Act 156, SLH 2008, shall not earn retirement service credit, contribute to the retirement system, or gain additional retirement system benefits as a result of their subsequent employment with the State or county and the retired State or county government employee shall continue to receive the retirant's retirement benefits and health benefits without penalty. A retired State or county government employee who is hired by the State under this law shall join the appropriate bargaining unit if hired in a position covered by collective bargaining.

This law does not preclude a retired State or county government employee from returning to work and relinquishing the person's retirement benefits to earn additional service credits and gain additional retirement benefits for a future retirement date as may be allowed by Chapter 88, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.

Workers’ Compensation

If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits, such as medical expenses and partial wage replacement, may be available through the State's self insured workers' compensation program. If an employee has sufficient sick leave or vacation leave credits, they may be used in combination with the partial wage replacement benefit. This amount may not exceed an employee's monthly base pay (Act 253).

Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee’s work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments, suggestions and other contributions that improve State operations.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.

01
GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY (ISLAND OF OAHU): Please select all the locations for which you are willing to accept employment on the Island of Oahu. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.
  • Ewa (Includes Makakilo, Kapolei, Barber's Point, Ewa Beach)
  • Waipahu to Aiea (Includes Waikele, Waipio, Pearl City)
  • Halawa to Kalihi (Includes Aliamanu, Airport, Salt Lake, Moanalua, Mapunapuna, Kapalama,
  • Downtown (Includes Nuuanu, Pauoa, Makiki-Kapiolani, Ala Moana)
  • Manoa to Kahala (Includes McCully, Moiliili, Waikiki, Kapahulu, Kaimuki, Waialae, Palolo)
  • Aina Haina to Hawaii Kai
  • Waimanalo / Kailua
  • Kaneohe to Kualoa (Includes Kahaluu, Waiahole, Waikane)
  • Kaaawa to Kahuku (Includes Punaluu, Hauula, Laie, Kuilima)
  • North Shore (Includes Waimea, Haleiwa, Waialua)
  • Wahiawa / Kunia / Mililani
  • Waianae Coast (Incudes Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha)
02
This recruitment requires a written examination. To the extent possible, applicants will be scheduled for the test on the island of residence. (Due to budget restrictions, applicants living on Lanai may be scheduled on the island of Maui.) We strongly advise applicants to make every effort to report for the test as scheduled, as accommodations for rescheduling are not guaranteed. Requests to be rescheduled for an alternate test date and/or location for reasons of extreme hardship only will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be submitted in writing, and must include documentation to prove a hardship claim. Please indicate the test location nearest you.
  • Oahu
  • Maui
  • Kauai
  • Hilo
  • Kona
  • Out of State
03
Can you tackle or subdue patients?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you a patient person?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Describe your patient caseload. How many and what type(s) of patients did you treat?
06
Do you have supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
State of Hawai'i
Address
Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F<br>
235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, <br>96813-2437
Phone
(808) 587-0977
Website
http://www.hawaii.gov/hrd/main/esd/

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