Senior Health Assistant (Catalina Island)

Senior Health Assistant (Catalina Island) Long Beach Unified School District - 4.3 Long Beach, CA Job Details Part-time $29.75 - $36.86 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification LVN BLS Certification Non-CDL Class C Driving First aid and CPR Full Job Description

JOB THIS POSITION IS FOR CATALINA ISLAND POSITIONS ONLY.

This recruitment is for work at the Avalon School on Catalina Island only. If you would like to work at a site in Long Beach, Lakewood, or Signal Hill, you will need to submit a separate application for Senior Health Assistant. This recruitment is for Senior Health Assistant (Catalina Island).

PLEASE NOTE

Catalina Island Unit A and B employees receive an additional $4.2247 per hour. T esting for this position will take place at the Avalon School located on Catalina Island. Avalon School is located on Catalina Island, 22 miles southwest of the Los Angeles Harbor Breakwater. Employees must live on the island, and/or arrange for their own transportation to and from the island. (Daily round trip boat cost to Catalina Island is approximately $91). The eligibility list is being created to fill current and future vacancies and substitute assignments as they occur

JOB SUMMARY

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. E Administer 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. E Observe diabetic students who self-monitor blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin; check blood sugar levels and inject insulin as appropriate. E Accompany students on field trips and other community based settings to meet the health needs of students; assist in maintaining student discipline. E Perform specialized medical procedures such as tracheostomy care, catheterization , and gastrostomy feedings. E Screen students for lice and other health conditions; notify appropriate personnel, personal physicians and parents of health conditions as required. E Notify 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. E Prepare 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. E Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; maintain inventory and order first aid and health office supplies. E Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer; operate standard health office instruments and equipment; drive a personal vehicle to conduct work. E Assist 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. E Report suspected contagious and communicable diseases to appropriate District personnel. E Assist 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: 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, and

Title IX Coordinator:

Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, and 504

Coordinator:

Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, . If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: 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.