Health Assistant Bilingual - Health Services (2026-27)

Health Assistant Bilingual

Reports To: Health Services Supervisor

Department: Family, School and Community Partnerships (FSCP) Classification: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt Work Year/Hours: 10 months/181 days/6.0 hours 12 months/261 days/6.0 hours

Salary Grade: K12I6 and bilingual stipend

If this position is for a school site, the site's target population must comprise 15% or more of the total school population.

Basic Function: Under the direct supervision of assigned Health Services supervisor, work with school nurses to administer basic first aid and/or screen well students, and/or screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations to promote health and well-being, academic achievement and holistic development for the District's students and school personnel.

Representative Duties:

• Review basic health status of students enrolling in OUSD.
• Share community health resources with families.
• Communicate with health providers regarding student's health status.
• Notify assigned Health Services supervisor and school nurses regarding students with medical concerns.
• Document students health information in OUSD's electronic database systems and student's cumulative folders, as required.
• Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured children according to established procedures; use a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents or paramedics as necessary.
• Schedule students for and assist with vision, hearing, scoliosis and dental screenings; schedule follow-up appointments if further testing is required.
• Prepare, maintain and type a variety of health-related records, statistics and files including student health records, emergency medical records, accident reports and health and disability reports; prepare correspondence, forms, notices and referrals.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; assist in maintaining inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary; provide first aid supplies and health educational materials to classrooms.
• Attend meetings and assist other school personnel as required; participate in school's accident prevention program.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports as required.
• Operate standard office and medical equipment as required.
• Drive a vehicle to conduct home visits as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training, Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of clerical or office experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Pass District's bilingual test in designated language.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic First Aid and age-appropriate CPR techniques
• Health and safety regulations
• California Immunization and school health requirements
• Record-keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Standard office equipment
• Computer software, hardware, and related technology

Ability to:

• Administer first aid to ill or injured students
• Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals
• Learn and apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students
• Work cooperatively with others
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Plan and organize work
• Work confidentially with discretion
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining records
• Operate standard office equipment as required
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Work with computer software, hardware, and related technology

Working Conditions:

Environment: Health office environment; constant interruptions; driving a vehicle to conduct work

Physical Demands: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; reaching overhead and horizontally to retrieve and store supplies; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to observe students symptoms and injuries; lifting moderately heavy objects.

Non-Discrimination Policy: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.