Health Assistant

SALARY

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($22.57). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($27.50).

ABOUT THE JOB: Persons in these positions work 3 hours per day, Monday - Friday during school session. This eligibility list will also be used to fill substitute assignments that come up throughout the year (substitute rate is $21.21 per hour). Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of clerical duties of moderate difficulty and related to student health care; performs minor first aid; maintains student health records; performs related work as required

JOB DUTIES: Records and maintains student health data (i.e. maintains records of students referred to the school health office, medication records, and immunization records) all in a confidential manner; ensures there is a health record on file for every student, and alerts school nurse to serious medical conditions e.g. diabetes, seizures, cardiac problems, cancer, and any severe allergies; takes temperatures; administers minor first aid; administers student medications in accordance with established district policy and procedures; notifies site administrator and school nurses as early as possible of serious illness or injury; performs specialized health procedures (i.e. basic blood sugar readings, assists in asthmatic breathing treatments or toileting) as trained and assigned; keeps health office and equipment clean and orderly; maintains inventory of health office and first aid supplies and submits orders, as appropriate; serves as a continuing liaison between home and school; distributes health notices; assists parents in completing necessary enrollment, consent, and medical forms; assists is the process of meeting identified medical needs of children and following up within district guidelines; makes referrals to community resources for children and families, in accordance with guidelines; monitors classroom and school attendance patterns; compiles required statistics and reports for Federal, State, and local agencies as required; performs a variety of related clerical duties; and participates in scheduled staff development meetings, as assigned.

Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school, or equivalent.

One year of experience equivalent to full-time work in office clerical work is desirable. Some experience working with community service organizations is highly desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain per CPR and First Aid guidelines a valid First Aid Certificate and a Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross). A copy of current certification cards must be submitted at the time of the oral rating exam. Only certificates obtained through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Resources and services available in the local school community; current first aid and CPR principles and practices, as well as related health and safety precautions; and personal hygiene practices.

Ability to: Understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures, and policies; maintain accurate records; work independently and in a confidential manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and others in the community; follow oral and written instructions; follow current universal precautions relative to first aid methods and appropriate responses to illness and injury; understand and correctly implement specialized medical procedures as trained (i.e. blood sugar levels, seizures, allergic reactions); and work with frequent interruptions.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143.

Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, Jason Bevacqua, at jbevacqu@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6464. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

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