Health Services Assistant

About the role

The District is seeking a HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANT to join our team. The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District reserves the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic first aid and dispense prescribed medications under the direction of a health care professional
• Care for students with special needs, assisting with medical procedures
• Document activities in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Support health care professionals with conducting prescribed health screenings and services
• Provide first aid to students and staff as appropriate
• Coordinate with other personnel to support students with special needs
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe, and sanitary health office environment
• Operate standard health instruments and office equipment
• Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
• Transport students with special needs as required

Requirements

• Education: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school
• Experience: Two years of experience working with children
• Licenses and other requirements: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency, Valid Driver’s license and evidence of insurability

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Basic health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment, Health and safety regulations, Basic first aid and CPR procedures, Clean and sterile treatment techniques, Operation of a computer and assigned software, Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, Record-keeping techniques, Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Ability: Screen students for various health and safety concerns, Administer first aid and CPR, Prepare and maintain student health records, Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures, Respond effectively and appropriately to emergency situations, Observe health and safety regulations, Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, Complete work with many interruptions, Operate a computer and assigned software, Work confidentially with discretion

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

See the Benefits section for details.

Pay

See the Pay section for details.

Schedule

See the Schedule section for details.

Supplemental Information

All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will be screened out. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application. ALL correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.

Application and Selection Process

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position. The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination. Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list. A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

Employment Requirements

For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA 93436 (805)742-3300

Employment Verification

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.

Fingerprinting

State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.

Medical and Physical Requirements

Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation.

Benefits

The District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan. A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate. Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance. District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.

Pay

See the Pay section for details.

Schedule

See the Schedule section for details.