Health Assistant I - Liberty

About the Employer

Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District. The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high. The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential.

Our Beliefs

We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect.

We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute.

We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact.

We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive.

We believe honesty and integrity build trust.

We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment.

We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance.

We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community.

We believe service is an act of love.

We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity.

We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith.

Our Mission

The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by

a whole child approach

an inclusive environment

community and family engagement

transformational innovation

and highly effective staff

Parameters

We will make decisions based on what is best for students.

We will welcome all people with dignity and respect.

We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources.

We will embrace, practice, and model integrity.

We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide health services to free the school nurse from routine work related to the health program; administer routine first aid and emergency treatment to ill or injured students.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

HEALTH ASSISTANT

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide health services to free the school nurse from routine work related to the health program; administer routine first aid and emergency treatment to ill or injured students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Perform basic first aid for school injuriesE; assess seriousness, notify appropriate parties and fill out accident reportsE; screen student symptoms to identify illnessE; determine need to be brought to attention of nurseE; notify parents if necessaryE; inspect for communicable diseases and / or parasitesE; administer prescribed medicationE; record on proper formsE; monitor blood sugar results on designated studentsE; consult with nurse, teachers and parents to assure proper diabetic managementE; record and file immunization and CHDP recordsE; send follow up notices to parentsE; maintain list of students who have incomplete recordsE; arrange for vision and hearing, scoliosis and general health referral screeningsE; coordinate screeningsE; contact parentsE; record resultsE; prepare follow up listsE; maintain the health officeE; keep supplies replenishedE; prepare first-aid kitsE; maintain log of students coming into the health officeE; assist the school nurse with special education assessmentsE; obtain preliminary informationE; type health and developmental summariesE; set up equipment for a variety of assessmentsE; collect and prepare materials used for classroom health education presentations and individual student needsE; acquire necessary equipment for presentationsE; assist in schedulingE; provide routine, factual information to the publicE; maintain operational recordsE; compile summariesE; perform clerical detail work involved in setting up a variety of tests and screeningsE; record health information and test dataE; prepare lists of health defects and / or problemsE; prepare annual reports on CHDP's, Immunizations, Vision and Hearing for the District, County and StateE; coordinate dental screenings with community dentistsE; record results, follow up on any emergencies and refer to appropriate agencyE; assist nurse in documentation of all possible child abuse casesE; schedule Family Life presentations and prepare handoutsE; review all incoming student cum files to determine if student meets California immunization lawsE; operate a variety of medical office equipment including a computer terminal, copy machine, typewriter and intercomsE; use first aid equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, blood pressure monitor and height and weight scaleE; perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

• Standard office practices, procedures and equipment;
• Basic recordkeeping techniques;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Health and safety regulations;
• Technical aspects of field of specialty;
• Objectives and procedures related to the school health program;

First aid and CPR techniques and practices.

Ability to :

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Health Assistant, continued

Ability to, continued

Administer first aid and CPR.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to : Graduation from High School and one year experience working with children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Basic First Aid Certificate from an approved institution or the equivalent of a one semester course of study; current CPR certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment : Office environment.

Physical Abilities :

Seeing to read various materials.

Hazards :

Fumes from disinfectants.

Approved : 02 / 25 / 98

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

TITLE IX - EQUAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, 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, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office / Title 9 Compliance Officer :

Brian Zimmerman

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

708 S. Miller

Santa Maria, CA 93454

805-361-8141

El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9 :

Brian Zimmerman

Director de Servicios Estudiantiles

708 S. Miller

Santa María, CA 93454

805-361-8141