Experience

The District is accepting applications for Health Care Assistant.SUMMARYMaintains health records, referrals and reports. Administers routine first aid and screens ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations. Assists students in taking prescribed medications and may administer emergency medication to students according to District protocol. Assists with health screening programs and other health-related services.Minimum Qualifications (Education and/or Experience): This is the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination as approved by the Personnel Commission on December 18, 2008.High School Diploma or completion of GED and completion of vocational or special training in health care assistance such as Nurses' Aide or medical assistant is desirable. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a doctor's office or medical clinic performing clerical and health care assistant duties or equivalent.Licenses or Certifications: First Aid and CPR (adult and child) certification required and a valid California Driver's License.Special Requirements: Must have a personal means of transportation to travel to various sites.

Skills

ELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits-SISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.