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Health Assistant
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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Health Assistant at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/25/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/14/2026 Contact Janet Ibarra 831-645-1292 1284 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 30 = $24.41 - $31.23 with anticipated hiring salary at or near entry level Length of Work Year 182 Days x 8 hours Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Welcome to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District! We are nestled in the heart of the Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California. Consisting of 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools as well as pre-k, alternative, and adult programs, we proudly serve the communities of Marina, Seaside, and Monterey. MPUSD is built on a solid foundation of effective instruction, positive school culture, systems of support, and collaborative leadership. Our goal is to provide exemplary service to our current and future employees. We strive to meet your needs in a timely, courteous, and professional manner while working with integrity and compassion. MPUSD is continuously seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in creating a positive learning environment for our students. We welcome you to apply and look forward to working with you. Job Summary Job Summary Please view job description for more details. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Successful applicants must obtain and/or provide the following before beginning employment: Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI Proof of Tuberculosis clearance Social Security Card for payroll purposes Proof of eligibility to work in the United States CPR/First Aid Certification Proof of HS Graduation Requirements / Qualifications Successful applicants must obtain and/or provide the following before beginning employment: Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI Proof of Tuberculosis clearance Social Security Card for payroll purposes Proof of eligibility to work in the United States CPR/First Aid Certification Proof of HS Graduation Comments and Other Information May be assigned to support various school sites based on the evolving needs across the district. For information concerning benefits, please use the link provided below. The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. MPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation or activity, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the following individuals at the MPUSD District Office at 700 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940:
Title IX Officer and Title VI Officer:
Dr. Manny Nunez, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (phone: 831-645-1272, email: mnunez@mpusd.net ) or visit https://www.mpusd.net/titleix/ for more information.Title II Coordinator:
Katie Rivera, Senior Director, Special Education Services (phone: 831-645-1207, email: krivera@mpusd.k12.ca.us). Title V and 504Coordinator:
Donnie Everett, Assistant Superintendent, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (phone: 831-645-1261, email: deverett@mpusd.net). Title 5Officer:
Ryan Altemeyer, Associate Superintendent, Business Services (phone: 831-645-1269, email: raltemeyer@mpusd.net). Comments and Other Information May be assigned to support various school sites based on the evolving needs across the district. For information concerning benefits, please use the link provided below. The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. MPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation or activity, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the following individuals at the MPUSD District Office at 700 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940:Title IX Officer and Title VI Officer:
Dr. Manny Nunez, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (phone: 831-645-1272, email: mnunez@mpusd.net ) or visit https://www.mpusd.net/titleix/ for more information.Title II Coordinator:
Katie Rivera, Senior Director, Special Education Services (phone: 831-645-1207, email: krivera@mpusd.k12.ca.us). Title V and 504Coordinator:
Donnie Everett, Assistant Superintendent, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (phone: 831-645-1261, email: deverett@mpusd.net). Title 5Officer:
Ryan Altemeyer, Associate Superintendent, Business Services (phone: 831-645-1269, email: raltemeyer@mpusd.net). Links Related To This Job Student Support Services Department Monterey Peninsula Unified School District MPUSD Salary Schedules MPUSD Benefits View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement BenefitsADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY
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