Salary: $23.36 - $28.47 Hourly Location : Various Locations, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 24/22.0 Department: Various Opening Date: 09/25/2024 Closing Date: 10/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific ABOUT THE JOBOPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENTSALARY All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($23.36). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($28.47). JOB SUMMARY Persons in these positions work 3 hours per day, Monday - Friday during school session. Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of clerical duties of moderate difficulty and related to student health care; performs minor first aid; maintains student health records; performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Records and maintains student health data; (i.e. maintains records of students referred to the school health office, medication records, and immunization records) all in a confidential manner.
- Assures there is a health record on file for every student, and alerts school nurse to serious medical conditions e.g. diabetes, seizures, cardiac problems, cancer, and any severe allergies.
- Takes temperatures; administers minor first aid; administers student medications in accordance with established district policy and procedures.
- Notifies site administrator and school nurses early as possible of serious illness or injury.
- Performs specialized health procedures, (i.e. basic blood sugar readings, assists in asthmatic breathing treatments or toileting) as trained and assigned.
- Keeps health office and equipment clean and orderly; maintains inventory of health office and first aid supplies and submits orders, as appropriate.
- Serves as a continuing liaison between home and school; distributes health notices.
- Assists parents in completing necessary enrollment, consent, and medical forms.
- Assists in the process of meeting identified medical needs of children and following up within district guidelines.
- Makes referrals to community resources for children and families, in accordance with guidelines.
- Monitors classroom and school attendance patterns.
- Compiles required statistics and reports for Federal, State, and local agencies as required.
- Performs a variety of related clerical duties.
- Participates in scheduled staff development meetings, as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSEducation and Experience: Graduation from high school, or equivalent. One year of experience equivalent to full-time work in office clerical work is desirable. Some experience working with community service organizations is highly desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. Certificate: Must possess and maintain per CPR and First Aid guidelines a valid First Aid Certificate and a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross). A copy of current certification cards must be submitted at the time of the oral rating exam. Only certificates obtained through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted. Knowledge of:
- Resources and services available in the local school community.
- Current first aid and CPR principles and practices, as well as related health and safety precautions.
- Personal hygiene practices.
Ability to:
- Understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Work independently and in a confidential manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and others in the community.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Follow current universal precautions relative to first aid methods and appropriate responses to illness and injury.
- Understand and correctly implement specialized medical procedures as trained (i.e. blood sugar levels, seizures, allergic reactions).
- Work with frequent interruptions.
SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores. Non-Discrimination Statement: Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at ...@ggusd.us or (714) ###-####. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services at ...@ggusd.us or (714) ###-####. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint. INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENTHOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file. VETERAN'S CREDIT: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. Veteran as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Armed forces means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points. Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A disabled veteran as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management. In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter. A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2. HIRING PROCEDURES: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation. EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS: Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days. FINGERPRINTING: All new employees will be fingerprinted. BENEFITS: All classified employees receive the following:
- Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
- Up to 14 paid holidays per year
- Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
- Social Security coverage
All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
- Life Insurance for the employee
- Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER9701.89 (Revised: 7/24) Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:
- Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
- Up to 14 paid holidays per year
- Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
- Social Security coverage
All regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family
- Life Insurance for the employees
- Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)
01 The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. It is important that you fill out the application as complete and accurate as possible. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and will cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume in lieu of a complete response on the application or the supplemental is not acceptable. Did you read and understand this information?
02 Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate?
03 To qualify for this position, you must possess a valid First Aid Certificate AND a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Do you meet this requirement?
NOTE: You must provide proof of a valid First Aid AND Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the oral exam date. DO NOT indicate Yes unless you currently possess both of these certificates.
04 The questions below are designed so you can indicate which of the tasks you are WILLING to perform. Respond to each question and indicate whether you will do or will not do the task. Please keep in mind that all of the tasks listed below are REQUIRED of the position. If you are not willing to do any one of the tasks listed below, you will not be recommended for further consideration in the recruitment process for Health Assistant.Did you read and understand these instructions?
05 Assist students (ages 5-17) requiring specialized personal care procedures such as diaper changing and toileting.
06 Work where contact with bodily fluids will occur.
07 Assist students in dressing, undressing, and personal grooming as needed.
08 Perform specialized health procedures (i.e. basic blood sugar readings, assists in asthmatic breathing treatments) as trained and assigned.
09 This eligibility list will also be used to fill substitute assignments that come up throughout the year. As a substitute, you would be helping our district cover shifts when needed and it is a great way to gain experience in our district. The substitute hourly rate is $21.21. Are you interested in subbing for this position?
NOTE: Your answer to this question will not impact the screening of your application or your eligibility to be hired for permanent assignments.
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