Health Services Assistant

Health Services Assistant

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Application Process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process. Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment: Written Testing Date: 7/28/26 Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: 8/10/26 In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Examples of Duties

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education with oversight by an assigned supervisor, administer basic first aid and dispense prescribed medications under the direction of a health care professional; coordinate with other personnel to support students with special needs and assist them with medical procedures; document activities in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements; assist health care professionals with conducting prescribed health screenings and services.

• Administer basic first aid to students and staff as appropriate; coordinate with other personnel to support students with special needs and assist them with medical procedures; assist with specialized medical treatments as assigned including blood glucose testing and oxygen tank changes; monitor, screen and assist ill or injured students in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; refer students to a medical professional for review and services as needed.
• Dispense medications according to physician instructions; maintain records of dosage including amount, time, medication, authorizations, and related information.
• Advise assigned administrator of observations involving students' safety, abuse and other health-related issues in order to assist with identifying problems, refer for proper treatment and comply with legal requirements; report suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator according to established procedures.
• Assist with mandated screenings including vision, dental assessment, hearing and scoliosis screenings; coordinate screenings, contact parents and record results of screenings.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and electronic health-related records and reports including confidential student health records, emergency medical records, accident reports, health & disability records, medication records, vision and hearing reports, scoliosis, health room visits, dental and physical exam records; process incoming records for new students as assigned and verify compliance with State regulations for immunization, oral assessments and CHDP physicals.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly, safe and sanitary environment; maintain assigned inventories, order first aid supplies and prepare and restock first aid kits as assigned.
• Operate standard health instruments; operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.
• Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Process incoming records on new students recording vision, hearing and scoliosis screening results, referrals and immunizations for the purpose of verifying compliance with State regulations for immunization, oral assessments and CHDP physical.
• Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Attend meetings, workshops and seminars related to assigned activities.
• Transport students with special needs and assist them to and from the health office as required.

Other duties: Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

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. (Must be completed upon employment with the District.)
• Valid Driver's license and evidence of insurability.

Supplemental Information

1. All sections of the application must be completed. 2. Incomplete applications will be screened out. 3. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. 4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application. 5. 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.