Health Assistant

• High school graduation or equivalent is required. • Successful completion of the District's basic skills test. Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days, CPR and First Aid certifications, to be renewed as required. • Possession of a valid California Driver's License and proof of insurance are required. Effective methods of controlling student behavior. Basic English, grammar and arithmetic. Modem office methods, procedures and equipment. Basic first aid and CPR

• Letter of Introduction


• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters no older than 2 years)


• Resume

Comments and Other Information

This position requires a minimum of an AA degree if applicant does not hold an AA degree they will need to take the District Proficiency test.

This position involves working on a school van, assisting students during their transport to and from school. Due to the nature of the assignment, the work schedule consists of a split shift. The hours are as follows:

• Monday-Thursday
  
  
  • 5:30 am to 10:00 am
  
  
  • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  
  

MISSION STATEMENT
In a diverse community, rich in agricultural and family traditions, the River Delta Unified School District will provide a safe, supportive, rigorous, student-centered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville.

The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.
River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.

Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent. 

RIVER DELTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

HEALTH ASSISTANT

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of administrator and registered nurse, responsible for assisting a school nurse in providing health care services for students and maintaining health data and records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the school nurse; supervision over none

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS -- Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Administer first-aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill and/or injured students.

1. 1. Assist nurse, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of monitoring and delivering health services.


2. 2. Assist school nurse with vision, hearing, scoliosis screening, and other required medical tests.


3. 3. Maintain health office in a clean sanitary condition (e.g. Sinks, counters, equipment, cots); maintain health equipment and supplies.


4. 4. Maintain electronic paper files, logs and records (e.g. Medical emergencies cards, health records, mandated screenings) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.


5. 5. Report suspected vison and hearing problems to the school nurse.


6. 6. Contact parents and/or emergency facilities when appropriate.


7. 7. Refer students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, etc. to the nurse.


8. 8. Screen student records for proper immunizations; alert parents of needed immunizations and maintain communication until required records are provided; assure immunization records comply with state laws


9. 9. Serve as liaison between the School Nurse, staff parents, and community.


10. 10. May perform procedures that include, but are not limited to, catheterization, toileting, tracheotomy suctioning and care, anaphylactic injections, insulin reactions, and other activities similar in nature under the appropriate level of school nurse supervision.


11. 11. Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.


12. 12. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, teachers, parents, and the general public.


13. 13. Ability to learn and apply basic methods and procedures to be followed in behavioral or medical needs.


14. 14. Experience in toileting and feeding special education students preferred.


15. 15. Sets up and maintains student files as directed. Assembles, collates, and prepares materials for distribution. Posts information onto records and files using established formats and forms.


16. 16. Administers medications according to prescription and protocol.


17. 17. Other medical-related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Credentials/Licenses:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.


• Successful completion of the District’s basic skills test. Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days, CPR and First Aid certifications, to be renewed as required.


• Possession of a valid California’s Driver’s License and proof of insurance are required.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Effective methods of controlling student behavior.

Basic English, grammar and arithmetic.

Modern office methods, procedures and equipment.

Basic first aid and CPR.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Office, School setting; work closely with others

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

Job Profile:

Annual Contract 180 days

Classified Employee Salary Schedule

Range 8

$20.92 - $24.25 hourly

Placement dependent on experience in public education