SANTA MARIA BONITA-SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
708 S. MILLER STREET
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
(805) 361-8127
HEALTH ASSISTANT II
(LVN Certification required)
Deadline to apply: Friday, February 24, 2017 or until filled.
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District is currently accepting applications. Applicants may fill out one application to apply for both positions. Application forms are available at the Santa Maria-Bonita School District Human Resources Office, 708 S. Miller Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 361-8127 and at www.smbsd.org.
TO APPLY: Submit an application form together with:
· Verification of level of education (high school diploma, GED, Adult Ed. diploma, etc.)
· Verification of current LVN certification
· DMV print out
· Typing Certificate showing 35 wpm net corrected speed. Please note that no on-line typing certifications are accepted. Certifications obtained through other companies are accepted as long as the test is a 5 minute test, no more than 5 errors. When errors are subtracted from the gross words per minute, the net result must be at least 35 words per minute.
· Resume
· Letters of recommendation
SALARY: $19.10 per hour SCHEDULE: 6.5 hours per day: 180 days per year
BENEFITS: Paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and PERS retirement (employer / employee contributions); paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School or equivalent, and one year experience working with children.
PRIOR TO HIRE: Prior to start in a position, the District will obtain verification of the applicant’s freedom from tuberculosis; fingerprint the individual for processing by State and Federal agencies and receive the agencies’ report. (District paid)
POSITION: Refer to the attached job description to see the duties of the job.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. The applications are reviewed to determine those candidates who meet position qualifications.
2. Those candidates who meet position qualifications will be invited to take a written test.
3. Those with a passing test score are eligible for interview
Applicants should be aware that the Santa Maria-Bonita School District has an agency shop and that should you be employed you will be required to join the California School Employees Association, which is the bargaining unit for classified employees. Thank you for your interest in employment with the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. You may contact the Human Resources Department at (805) 361-8127 for further information.
TITLE IX – EQUAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Santa Maria-Bonita School District
HEALTH ASSISTANT II
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide health services to free the school nurse from routine work related to the health program; administer routine first aid and emergency treatment to ill or injured students.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Perform basic first aid for school injuriesE; assess seriousness, notify appropriate parties and fill out accident reportsE; screen student symptoms to identify illnessE; determine need to be brought to attention of nurseE; notify parents if necessaryE; inspect for communicable diseases and/or parasitesE; administer prescribed medicationE; record on proper formsE; monitor blood sugar results on designated studentsE; consult with nurse, teachers and parents to assure proper diabetic managementE; record and file immunization and CHDP recordsE; send follow up notices to parentsE; maintain list of students who have incomplete recordsE; arrange for vision and hearing, scoliosis and general health referral screeningsE; coordinate screeningsE; contact parentsE; record resultsE; prepare follow up listsE; maintain the health officeE; keep supplies replenishedE; prepare firstaid kitsE; maintain log of students coming into the health officeE; assist the school nurse with special education assessmentsE; obtain preliminary informationE; type health and developmental summariesE; set up equipment for a variety of assessmentsE; collect and prepare materials used for classroom health education presentations and individual student needsE; acquire necessary equipment for presentationsE; assist in schedulingE; provide routine, factual information to the publicE; maintain operational recordsE; compile summariesE; perform clerical detail work involved in setting up a variety of tests and screeningsE; record health information and test dataE; prepare lists of health defects and/or problemsE; prepare annual reports on CHDP's, Immunizations, Vision and Hearing for the District, County and StateE; coordinate dental screenings with community dentistsE; record results, follow up on any emergencies and refer to appropriate agencyE; assist nurse in documentation of all possible child abuse casesE; schedule Family Life presentations and prepare handoutsE; review all incoming student cum files to determine if student meets California immunization lawsE; operate a variety of medical office equipment including a computer terminal, copy machine, typewriter and intercomsE; use first aid equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, blood pressure monitor and height and weight scaleE; attend SSTs and IEPs as necessaryE; participate in health screeningsE; perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Standard office practices, procedures and equipment;
Basic recordkeeping techniques;
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
Health and safety regulations;
Technical aspects of field of specialty;
Objectives and procedures related to the school health program;
First aid and CPR techniques and practices.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
Maintain routine records;
Learn department and program objectives and goals;
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field;
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines;
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
Understand and work within scope of authority;
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Health Assistant II continued
Ability to, continued
Work independently with little direction;
Observe health and safety regulations;
Work confidentially with discretion;
Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports;
Type 35 words per minute;
Understand and relate to children with special needs;
Administer first aid and CPR.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School, successful completion of a Vocational Nurse program, and one year experience working with children.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Maintain current Vocational Nurse license per State of California
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Office environment.
Physical Abilities:
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
Hearing and speaking to exchange information;
Lifting heavy objects;
Bending at the waist;
Turning/twisting;
Walking;
Seeing to read various materials.
Hazards:
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals;
Contact with blood and other body fluids;
Potential for contact with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases;
Fumes from disinfectants.
Approved: October 27, 2010