Salary : $4,369.01 - $5,309.98 Monthly Location : Various School Sites in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 40-25 Department: Health Services Opening Date: 11/12/2024 Closing Date: 12/3/2024 12:00 PM Pacific The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum QualificationsTHE VACANCY: This recruitment is Open and Promotional, which means that all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement. There is 1 vacancy within the Health Services Department (working 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year). Positions in this classification will be assigned by school zone as support at various school sites. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director Health Services, provide a variety of health services at a District site; prepare and maintain related records, files and reports; travel to assigned school sites. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of recent experience working in a health care service environment involving general office work. Experience working in a school setting providing health services to children is highly desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency. Valid California driver's license. Examination Procedures And InformationTHE EXAMINATION: Exam Weight Supplemental Questions: Qualifying Written Examination: 50% Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50% The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying. An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list. Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 2nd. All who are successful with the written examination will be invited to the qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) which has been tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9th. You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment. Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District. If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add ...@nmusd.us and ...@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list. Job ResponsibilitiesREPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assignments, schedules, location and duties may vary day-to-day based upon the needs of the District. May cover regular assignments for employees on short- to long-term leaves. Provide a variety of health services for students; assist in the evaluation and documentation of student health complaints; determine appropriate action to be taken; maintain related records using a computerized system. Screen student complaints to report medical conditions; take and record temperatures; assist asthmatic students needing breathing treatments; provide ice packs and administer first aid to students. Under direction of school nurse, administer prescribed medications according to physician instructions and established District procedures as directed; maintain related records. Communicate with parents, health care providers, other departments and the assigned school nurse regarding student condition and care. Identify students needing immunizations and Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) physicals; maintain updated immunization and CHDP records of exams and testing; send follow-up notices to parents; maintain list of students with incomplete immunization records or exemptions; assist families with immunization compliance issues. Prepare for and organize health screenings including, but not limited to vision, dental and hearing screening for students; follow up on health care provider referrals; maintain related records; track medication authorizations, orders and expirations. Process incoming records on new students and update health-related information on currently enrolled students; verify compliance with state regulations for immunizations and CHDP physicals; assist with the compilation and distribution of confidential health problem list; update student waiver listings as required. Assist with specialized medical needs for disabled students; monitor blood sugar levels of diabetic students and advise parents as necessary; respond to seizures and administer emergency seizure medication such as Diastat, perform catheterizations and perform other specialized health care procedures as required; check pulse oxygen levels and administer inhalers or nebulizers for students, under the direction of the school nurse; notify teachers of student activity restrictions as required. Order health office supplies as needed; refill classroom first aid kits; maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; prepare, coordinate and organize medications and authorizations for field trips, science camps and other special events. Maintain order and discipline in student health office; issue health office passes to students; maintain log of students visiting the health office. Instruct students on proper personal hygiene; attend to students needing assistance with changing clothes and using the restroom; check students for head lice as directed and notify parents of results. May provide mentoring to other Health Assistants. Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, typing, answering phones, preparing student records, sending faxes and duplicating materials. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer. Assist in the documentation of accidents. Attend and participate in various meetings and conferences related to assigned activities. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Health and safety regulations. First aid methods and procedures. Personal hygiene practices. Clean and sterile treatment techniques. Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Applicable sections of the state Education Code and other applicable laws. Oral and written communication skills. ABILITY TO: Administer first aid and medications according to established procedures. Respond effectively and appropriately to emergency situations. Screen students for various health and safety concerns. Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. Perform a variety of routine clerical duties. Operate office equipment and a computer. Work confidentially with discretion. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned activities. Complete tasks in an environment with constant interruptions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Constant interruptions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and medical instruments. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling students needing assistance. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Seeing to assess student illnesses and injuries. HAZARDS: Contact with blood and other body fluids. Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Personnel Commission June 17, 2021 VACATION - HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fourteen (14) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees. RETIREMENT All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement. HEALTH & WELFARE The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year. 01 Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating see resume in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select Yes to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
02 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- No diploma nor GED
- Diploma or GED
03 How many years of verifiable recent job related experience do you have working in a health care service environment involving general office work?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years or more
04 Does your verifiable job related experience include working in a school setting providing health services to children?
05 Do you have a valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency?
06 Do you have a valid California Driver's License (or an out of state license and willing to obtain a California Driver's License upon offer of employment)?
07 According to the job announcement, check the box that most closely matches your level of proficiency to perform the minimum qualifications listed:Administer first aid and medications according to established procedures.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
08 Screen students for various health and safety concerns.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
09 Prepare for and organize health screenings including, but not limited to vision, dental and hearing screening for students.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
10 Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned activities.
- No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
- Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
11 The questions below are designed to indicate whether you are willing to perform the duty listed. Check YES if you are willing to perform this duty or NO if you are not. Please keep in mind that all of the duties listed are REQUIRED of the position. If you are not willing to do any one of the duties listed, you will not be considered in the recruitment process. Select Yes to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
12 Work where contact with bodily fluids and strong odors may occur.
13 Perform catheterizations and other specialized health care procedures as required.
14 Respond to seizures and administer emergency seizure medication.
15 Monitor blood sugar levels of diabetic students and advise parents as necessary.
16 Check pulse oxygen levels and administer inhalers or nebulizers for students.
Required Question