Requirements to Qualify:
Six (6) months of experience as a nursing attendant in a ward or clinic.
You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the one listed. Your experience should involve similar responsibilities which requires comparable skills and knowledge. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that you performed comparable duties.
Other titles considered to be performing nursing attendant work include Nursing Assistant; Nursing Aide/Nurse's Aide; Patient Care Assistant/Associate/Technician; Clinical Assistant/Support Associate; Nurse Technician.
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Completion of a recognized training program in nursing attendant work.
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Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
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A current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) issued by the American Heart Association.
No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Applicants have to meet ALL of the requirements to qualify at the time of filing.
Physical Class 4 – Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualification:
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Any additional experience in excess of the Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- Applicants are required to attach a legible copy of all required certificates to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents at the time of filing, you may email the documents to Annette Abrom at [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of filing your online application. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email. Applications submitted without evidence of the required documents will not be accepted.
Ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed. List the title, license number, issue date, expiration date, and issuing agencies for all required certificates. Required certificates must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.
Training programs recognized by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) can be found and verified at the following website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/Certified-Nurse-Assistant-Training-Programs.aspx
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation: This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, and education you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Applicants achieving a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination will be included on the eligible list.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as “See Resume” or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application 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.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department contacts:-
For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Annette Abrom at [email protected].
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Department Contact Phone: (213) 288-7000
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Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
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California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
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For Accommodation requests, please contact our Accommodation Coordinator, via (323) 914-6365
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Please reference Exam Number: Y5100U in all communications during the application process.
