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Under supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Services Manager, assists in the implementation and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services for hospitalized patients as assessed by the Clinical Dietitian in the Nutrition and Food Services Department of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies as they become available, this may include Spanish speaking, full time, part time, and extra help positions. If you are interested in such opportunities, please be sure to complete the appropriate questions. Learn more about Santa Clara Health System at: scvmc.org , och.sccgov.org , slrh.sccgov.org Twitter I @scvmctalent Facebook I facebook.com/SCVMC LinkedIn | linkedin.com/ scvmc Typical Tasks Teaches basic concepts of normal or therapeutic nutrition to individual patients or groups of patients; Assists the Clinical Dietitians in providing MNT (i.e. nutrition counseling for basic nutrition and therapeutic diets per protocol (such as Cardiac Rehabilitation, Congestive Heart Failure or Stroke Programs, or as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Services Manager or Clinical Dietitian; therapeutic diets may include but are not limited to: diabetes management, hyperlipidemia and weight loss); Assists in the training of interns of a Dietetic Technician Program; Responds to nutrition consults as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Services Manager, Clinical Dietitian, or per protocol; Provides inservices to support staff; Interviews patients for weight and diet history, previous education in dietary modifications, food preferences, nutrition education needs, other relevant information, and follow-up; Monitors patient food and/or nutrient intake; Documents patient data into medical record, including assignment of nutritional risk status and follow-up dates, nutritional services provided, patient meal and nourishment adjustments; Screens patients for nutritional risk according to nutritional protocol; Reviews parenteral nutrition, tube feeding and laboratory reports as part of the screening process; Processes nutrition risk level report; Inputs nutritional risk status, patient meal and nourishment adjustments and other patient data into computerized patient chart system; Plans menus per patient's food preferences, cultural and/or religious practices, intolerances, and allergies in accordance with the diet ordered; Conducts calorie count studies and completes calculations and documentation; Assists in the maintenance of Diet Office computer operations; Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement projects; Supervises tray line as needed; Participates in National Nutrition Month or other health promotional activities on a departmental level; Performs related duties as assigned. Employment Standards Academic preparation with a minimum of an Associate's Degree from a two (2) year Dietetic Technician Program accredited or approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA); completion of a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practice; satisfactory completion of an examination administered by the CDR and active status as a Dietetic Technician, Registered. Knowledge of: Modified diets and diet therapy; Role of food in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle; Nutritional needs through the life cycle; Health education principles; Interviewing and counseling techniques; Current research on healthy nutrition as it relates to the consumer; Food trends and the role of food in promotion of a healthy lifestyle; Nutrient-nutrient and drug-nutrient interactions; Nutrient composition of foods; General influences of socioeconomic, cultural and psychological factors on food and nutrition behavior; Fundamentals of quality improvement processes; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards, laws, regulations and standards affecting dietetic services; Medical terminology; Standard operating practices for food production and purchase; Basic knowledge of behavioral and social sciences; Basic mathematics and statistics; Food sanitation and safety. Ability to: Perform ethically in accordance with the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics; Communicate effectively and in writing with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds; Interview and educate patients on an individual and group basis; Educate/counsel patients in disease prevention and health promotion; Educate/counsel patients in nutrition as it relates to a medical condition per protocol; Develop and review educational materials for target populations; Assist in the nutrition assessment of patients; Collect and screen nutrition related data from patients or records per facility protocol; Refer to other dietetics professionals or disciplines any situation(s) beyond one's level of competence; Calculate dietary intake; Calculate basic enteral nutrition formulas; Modify recipes for volume food production; Participate in quality improvement; Plan menus and meal patterns for regular and modified diets; Document nutritional care in medical records; Instruct individuals and groups on basic nutritional principles; Maintain effective working relationships with patients, hospital staff and the public; Work independently; Operate automated information systems. Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - LVN/Aide Unit The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Psychiatric Technicians for acute inpatient psychiatric services at the Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center in Martinez. Under the supervision of a staff Psychiatrist or Registered Nurse, Technicians provide psychiatric nursing care services to patients who are mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally challenged. Psychiatric Technicians are part of an interdisciplinary team which includes medical care and mental health staff who work together to develop and implement treatment and discharge plans. They assist in facilitating patient therapy in-group or family sessions, provide general and psychiatric nursing care and administer medication under medical supervision. When crises intervention services are needed, Psychiatric Technicians utilize verbal and appropriate physical techniques to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment. To read the complete job description, please visit the website www.cccounty.us/hr The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months. Typical Tasks Gives general and psychiatric nursing care Observes and records patient's condition and behavior and responses to treatment Reports significant changes or any unusual occurrences to superiors Takes and records patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure Assists patients with hygiene care and helps them maintain a well groomed appearance Accompanies patients to designated areas and supervises them while engaged in individual or group activities Participates in group therapy sessions acting as co-facilitator with professional staff Provides crisis intervention services by utilizing verbal and where necessary, physical techniques to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment Administers medication under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, orally, topically, hypodermically, and intramuscularly Aids or restrains patients to prevent injury to themselves or others Attends staff meetings and other in-service training as required Provide and promote excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the State of California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. Certificates: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Special Requirements: (A) Prior to and as a condition of employment, ability to successfully pass a Pharmacology Test administered by the County. (B) Within the first 6 months of employment, must obtain certification in Professional Assault Response Training (PART). (C) Must be available for assignment to Code 2000 by completion of probationary period. Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment. A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED, AND YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF YOUR CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION. Selection Process 1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. 2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination. 3. Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire (Weighted 100%). The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County's Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5108C FILING START DATE May 15, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 5 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings. DEFINITION: Provides standard (set treatment plan) rehabilitative therapy and nursing treatment for patients with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Essential Job Functions Assists/supervises patients in performing their activities of daily living, e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding, personal hygiene and household chores, including the use of appropriate adaptive equipment, and performs adaptive techniques appropriate for patients based on the treatment plan. Follows established bowel and bladder management programs, e.g., following planned bowel and bladder schedule and making appropriate interventions, within established parameters. Follows established training protocols for transfer by assisting the patients in the transfer, wheelchair mobility, and/or ambulation training of patients; implements behavioral and safety measures, such as use of supportive devices and restraints, and directs the patient in the sequence of a transfer. Explains the importance of and encourages the use of instructions already provided to patients/families on skin protection and inspection, safety, mobility, and use of equipment and adaptive techniques to improve function; responds to or refers their questions to appropriate staff. Encourages patients to perform in individual and group treatment activities, such as hand function, community skills, and leisure/recreational activities. Monitors and documents patients' and their families' ability to follow instructions in applying the prescribed treatment programs; promotes the importance of family participation in such programs. Assists patients with prescribed exercises designed to improve, restore, and maintain their strength, joint mobility, motor control, and/or cardiovascular endurance. Reinforces education provided to patients and families in the use of proper positioning techniques in order to maintain maximum function. Monitors and records patient physiological data, such as vital signs, intake and output, strength, velocity, and endurance as specified by the professional staff; reports result to the appropriate caregiver. Maintains a clean and orderly patient care environment observing appropriate infection control measures. Responds to patient call lights and notifies the appropriate caregiver of patients' needs; transports patients requiring monitoring or care for diagnostic tests or treatments. Understands basic principles of cushions, raises and other skin management techniques, and makes modifications within parameters or refers to appropriate therapist. Recognizes problems with assistive equipment and devices that lead to decreased function and intervenes within prescribed parameters or refers to appropriate therapist. Implements and monitors the weight/resistance programs established by the professional staff, including adjusting and increasing resistance, weight and range of movement within established parameters and according to patients' responses and physical tolerance. Contributes to patient treatment and discharge planning by suggesting scheduling changes, timing, patient/family readiness for learning to the professional staff. Collects specimens of urine, stool, and sputum for laboratory or diagnostic tests and documents according to established procedures. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California. * -AND- 2. Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. ** -AND- 3. One year experience*** providing direct patient care services in a hospital, or in an outpatient setting (clinic or home health), or a skilled nursing facility. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: *To compete in this examination process, applicants must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California. The required certification must be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary, or restricted certification will not be accepted. Nursing Assistant certifications will be verified using the following website: http://cvl.cdph.ca.gov/SearchPage.aspx . Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required certification, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Selection Requirements. **Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their current Certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program to their application. If you are unable to attach required document, you must e-mail the documents to Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: ***Experience must be post-certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California. Desirable Qualifications: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: A Rehabilitation Therapy Technician Certification Experience in a rehabilitation hospital, an outpatient rehabilitation (physical or occupational therapy) facility, or Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF). Additional experience providing direct patient care services in a hospital, or in an outpatient setting, or a skilled nursing facility beyond the selection requirements. In order to receive credit for the Rehabilitation Therapy Technician certificate for this examination, applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of your certificate at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted at 100%. Candidates must meet the selection requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in disqualification. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst (323) 914-7041 sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:

Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME . Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. DESCRIPTION HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care Services, Public Health, Environmental Health Services, and Office of the Agency Director. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care have been joined by contemporary concerns: bioterrorism, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for short and long-term solutions that lie well outside traditional public health boundaries. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org THE POSITION Pediatric Occupational Therapistsprovide occupational therapy services in public schools for the physical treatment of children with physical disabilities; advise parents or caregivers on home treatment and care; and perform related work as required. To access the classification specification click here . THE VACANCY There is currently one vacancy located in the Public Health Department, under the Family Health Services Division, California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program (MTP), however the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other programmatic areas. MEDICAL THERAPY PROGRAM (MTP) The CCS Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a statewide program that provides occupational and physical therapy to children with certain medical conditions and works withchildren and their familiesto create individual goals and therapy plans to work towards those goals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirement: Eligibility for, or possession of, a valid certificate to practice as a licensed Occupational Therapists from the California Board of Occupational Therapy. And Education: Completion of an accredited course in Occupational Therapy. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles, methods, equipment and the basic theory of physical rehabilitation involved in the modern practice of occupational therapy, especially as applied to children with physical disabilities. • Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, neural and other structures and the pathologies and injuries which result in physical disabilities. • Equipment and methods used to evaluate and mitigate such handicaps. • Principles of psychology and abnormal psychology, especially as they related to the application of occupational therapy in Medical Therapy Program. • Arts and crafts, recreational activities, physical training, therapeutic devices and other means which are used to effect rehabilitation through a program of occupational therapy. • Growth and development of children in general and children with physical disabilities in particular. Ability to: • Understand and follow physician's prescriptions and other technical instructions. • Instruct and gain the confidence and cooperation of clients and their families in the program . • Explain the procedures used to personnel of other departments, to relatives and to others as may be required to achieve cooperation and coordination of the rehabilitation effort. • Devise, improve and develop equipment and techniques as required. • Keep accurate records, case histories and make complete meaningful reports. • Instruct parents/caregivers and school personnel in home/school programs. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1. A review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications. 2. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan THIS IS A CONTINUOUS, ACCELERATED EXAMINATION : The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications.Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year for this and other County Departments; this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com @acgov.org and NoReply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box NoReply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Amanda Hui, Human Resources Technician Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6741 Amanda.hui@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: Continuous

San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH)is seeking multipleLicensed Vocational Nurses to fill part time and per diem vacancies in various inpatient units. This recruitment will also establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies within SJGH. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Takes and records vital signs; performs routine nursing duties including making beds, lifting and moving patients; bathing and feeding patients, personal and oral hygiene of patients and expiration care.Administers various types of medications, including I.V.'s; applies dressings, compresses and soaks. Inserts urinary catheters; tests urine and records results. Observes patients; reports and records observations accurately; transcribes doctor's orders. Participates and assists in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of the emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, or mentally retarded. Participates in orientation and on-the-job training of assigned personnel; participates in staff development training programs. May perform specialized medical treatment or tests and operate related medical equipment and apparatus upon assignment.May administer CPR, use resuscitation equipment and administer first aid. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License : Possession of a valid license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California, Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners; or possession of a valid Interim Permit issued by the Board. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Principles and practices of vocational nursing; human anatomy insofar as it applies to the treatment and therapy typical of assignment; the more common physical illnesses and their symptoms; medical terminology. ABILITY Follow oral and written directions of a technical and professional nature in exact detail; develop skill in the care and operation of medical equipment and apparatus used in area of assignment; plan and coordinate the work of subordinates if required by nature of assignments; maintain and interpret nursing records and reports; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully; attend to the personal needs of the physically and mentally ill. Note : Appointees with Interim Permits will be designated as Vocational Nurse Interim Permitees. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance: The County provides part time employees eligible for benefits with a choice of one of three health insurance plans at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available for all plans, with employee paying a portion of the premium. The three plans are: (1) a Kaiser Plan; (2) a Select Plan; and (3) a Premier Plan. Dental Insurance: The County provides employees an option for dental insurance coverage for eligible employees and dependants in either the Delta Dental or theUnited Health Care Care-Select Managed cared direct plans at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Vision Insurance: Under the Vision Service Plan (VSP), coverage for the employee is available at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more:$10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $100,000 at the County's rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Deferred Compensation: The County maintains deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. Vacation: Vacation is pro-rated based on hours worked. Employees earn .0385 hours based on each hour worked. Vacation accrual increases based on length of service. Holiday: 14 holidays per year which includes 4 floating holidays if the employee is normally scheduled to work the day of the holiday • Regular holiday: when an employee works on a regular holiday (non-floating), employee receives regular pay plus holiday pay or time off at time and one half • Floating holiday: employees who work on a floating holiday earn time off to be taken at a later date. Sick Leave: Part time employees eligible for benefits accrue .0462 hours of sick leave for each straight-time hour on payroll with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one half of cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 1840 hours on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. License/Certificate Fees: The County provides reimbursement for specific classifications under the Professional Memorandum of Understanding for fees required to renew State required license/certification. Fees associated with initial license/certification will not be covered. Educational Reimbursement Program: The County offers an Educational Reimbursement Program which reimburses the part time employees eligible for benefits up to $850 per fiscal year and up to $800 per semester (maximum $1600 per fiscal year) for enrollment in an approved degree program. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17.00 per pay period for employees assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities. Social Security: Part time employees are covered by Social Security with the employee and the County sharing the cost. Selection Procedures Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when: They are related to the Appointing Authority, or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous