Senior Health Assistant

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JOB Please note: All applications must be submitted online. If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713.All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.The current need in this classification is to fill part-time, 3.8 hours per day, 5 days per week positions. Under general direction, provide a variety of specialized health services to students at assigned school sites; administer first aid and CPR and screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations; prepare and maintain related records, files and reports; perform related duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.Provide a variety of specialized health services to students at assigned school sites; observe student health needs and provide information to parents and guardians, community associations, social service agencies and other available resources to obtain health care. E Administer first aid to ill or injured students; perform CPR; take temperatures; distribute adhesive bandages, ice and compresses as necessary; maintain log of student coming into the health office. EAdminister medications such as Diastat, insulin, Epi-Pens, immunizations and Tuberculin Skin Tests according to physician instructions and established District procedures; administer medications via gastrostomy tubes as required. EObserve diabetic students who self-monitor blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin; check blood sugar levels and inject insulin as appropriate. EAccompany students on field trips and other community based settings to meet the health needs of students; assist in maintaining student discipline. EPerform specialized medical procedures such as tracheostomy care, catheterization, and gastrostomy feedings. EScreen students for lice and other health conditions; notify appropriate personnel, personal physicians and parents of health conditions as required. ENotify parents, guardians, emergency personnel and other authorized persons when students need to be sent home or to health care agencies for emergency services; update student emergency cards; assist parents with health related forms. EPrepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports related to student health, nutrition, medications and daily health office activities; review records for compliance with applicable regulations; maintain confidentiality of student health information. EMaintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; maintain inventory and order first aid and health office supplies. EOperate a variety of office equipment including a computer; operate standard health office instruments and equipment; drive a personal vehicle to conduct work. EAssist in the facilitation and preparation of health screenings and immunization programs; provide referrals to community health care providers as needed; follow up on health care provider referrals. EReport suspected contagious and communicable diseases to appropriate District personnel. EAssist individual students with personal hygiene, diapering and toileting as necessary; physically assist students with disabilities as needed. Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions as required.Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Incumbents in this classification at a minimum must possess and maintain licensure to practice in California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse throughout employment in this classification.Incumbents in this classification must possess and maintain a valid CPR Card issued by an authorized agency throughout employment in this classification.Positions in this class require the use of personal automobile and possession of a valid California class C Driver's license.If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net. If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant’s training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.