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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Health Aide, (Health Aide I/II) grade A08 position, in the Family Health Services Division.
About the Position
This is entry level support work assisting in the health care of clients in such areas as mental health, dental and human services. Contacts are primarily with Health Department staff and patients for the purposes of assisting in examinations, exchanging information and providing clinical and/or program services. Employees are required to observe infection control precautions in order to prevent contamination and the spread of disease. Work is performed under the close supervision of a physician, registered nurse or other health care professional and is evaluated based on observation, conferences and the effectiveness in which specific work assignments are completed. Upon the satisfactory completion of a six (6) month probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II, full performance level at management's discretion.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.