HEALTH ASSISTANT II (LVN)

Rowland Unified School District • Full-time • Rowland Heights, California, United States • $27 - $33 / hour • 2m ago

POSITION

There is currently one (1) position available, seven (7) hours per day, five (5) days per week, ten (10.0) months per year. The tentative works hours are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position is eligible for benefits. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies for the next 6 months.

FILING PERIOD

Applications for this position will be accepted online only on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications are received.This position may close at any time, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under supervision of the assigned administrator and the professional direction of the Health Services Specialist and the California Credentialed School Nurse, meets health needs of students requiring special services complying with health care plans directed by physicians; complies with laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; provides appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Health Assistant II is distinguished from the class of Health Assistant in that the latter has primary responsibility for attending to the general health and wellness of students, providing basic first aid, and maintains related health records. The class of Health Assistant II is primarily focused on working with students requiring a higher degree of medical attention such as catheterization, diabetic monitor and care, gastrostomy tube feeding method, gastrostomy tube reinsertion, siliastic catheterization, feeding or medicating, mechanical ventilation, ostomy care, oxygen administration, postural drainage and percussion, respiratory assistance with inhaler or mechanical nebulizer, tracheotomy care including cleaning, suctioning and tube replacement. Incumbents in this classification are required to possess a California Licensed Vocational Nurse certification (LVN).

The class of Health Assistant II is distinguished from the class of Office Assistant in that while both perform routine clerical duties; the latter does not have primary responsibilities for identifying student health issues and tracking student health records and providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students.

Classified Salary Range: 22

Click here to view the entire job description.EDUCATION Graduation from high school or equivalency is required.

EXPERIENCE Two years of experience working with medically fragile children or adults in a health care service environment.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application:

A copy of your highest completed degree (HS Diploma, AA, BA, MA);
A copy of your valid State of California License of Vocational Nursing (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) certification;
A current and valid Standard/Basic First Aid Card (copy front and back);
A current and valid Child and Adult CPR card (copy front and back);

Documents may also be emailed to jasmine.portillo@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

A valid State of California License of Vocational Nursing (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
A valid Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private vehicle is required and must be maintained during employment.
A valid first aid certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate is required for all positions and must be maintained during the course of employment.

OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION

The examination will tentatively consist of the following

Structured Interview
Technical Project

OPTIONS TO TAKE YOUR FIRST AID and CPR COURSES

This following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of where you can complete your training but a quick resource. Whatever option you choose, please ensure the course meets the requirements of the job posting and is comparable to the American Heart Association course.

1. NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION http://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/Click on “courses” and select “Standard - CPR/AED/First Aid” 2. AMERICAN RED CROSS https://www.redcross.org/take-a-classNavigate to “FIND A CLASS” and select “First Aid” and then select “Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED”. You may select from blended (online+classroom) or classroom only options. 3. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONhttps://cpr.heart.org/en/training-programsNavigate to the header “FIND A COURSE” and select COURSE CATALOG SEARCH. Scroll down until you reach “SEARCH BY KEYWORD” and type in “HEARTSAVER PEDIATRIC FIRST AID CPR AED.”Select the option that best suits you. Online courses will need to be supplemented by an in person skills testing in order to obtain the certification unless you purchase the Heartsaver Virtual course which requires the purchase of additional components.

PROOF OF EDUCATION:

If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

APPOINTMENT

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veteran’s credit can only be applied upon initial hire.

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