Requisition No: 863923
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64000174
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64000174
Salary: 34,760.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The Health Support Aide works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Consultant with full understanding of the confidentiality of all Aide activities to include but are not limited to: Monitors and manages health area providing first aid, assisting with prescription and non-prescription medications for students (after training), takes vital signs and refers abnormal results to the nurse. In absence of the nurse, notify the principal before contacting parents for child to be sent home. Maintaining health room logs and preparation of client’s records. Performs routine vision and hearing, scoliosis screenings, BMI's and refers students who perform unsatisfactorily on initial screening examinations for evaluation by the school nurse. Transport client's identifiable information in a secure locked bag for work purposes only, in accordance with all HIPAA guidelines. Employee may travel to other schools to provide services. Performs clerical duties such as keeping records and reports, filing, making telephone calls, routine referrals and follow-up activities as delegated by the nurse. Assist with the preparation of programs and presentations. Responsible for the operation of audio-visual equipment and setting up the room for activities, obtaining required materials and returning them to storage. Accurately complete leave and attendance, and super bill. 100% of EAR's shall be coded, with 97% completed within a 7-day time span. Assist in extra school activities, health fairs and health promotions. Performs other related duties as directed by management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing patient care. Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in providing patient care. Ability to administer medications and treatments. Ability to work with patients. Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions. Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
Qualifications:
Preferred: BLS/CPR certification
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Health - Gadsden County Health Department
School Health Program Quincy, Florida
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
Are you willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, include working in a special needs or Red Cross Shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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