Health Assistant (26) - California Department Of Education : Job Details

About the Employer

Colusa County Office of Education is a public agency that operates a variety of programs for children, youth, and families, and supports county schools with academic, business, consulting, and vocational services. Colusa County Office of Education programs also provide educational services for students with special needs, adults, preschool children, and wards of the Juvenile Court system. Additionally, as the intermediate unit between the California State Department of Education and local school districts, the Colusa County Office of Education represents the districts on appropriate matters before State government. Located in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, Colusa County (which encompasses the school districts of Arbuckle, Colusa, Maxwell, and Williams) is a great place to work and live, and boasts some of the best opportunities to experience wildlife and recreation in the valley. Community members enjoy the contentment of living in a rural setting, knowing that the ocean, mountains, and major California cities are only a short drive away.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Colusa County Office of Education is recruiting for a Health Assistant who under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the School Nurse or designee, the Health Assistant performs specialized health care procedures as needed for designated students in the classroom and other school area; performs related duties as required. The duties of this classification include provisions of health care to students and performance of specialized health care.

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Requirements / Qualifications

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT LOCATION: Colusa County Special Ed. SALARY: $20.99 - $28.14 per hour HOURS/DAYS: 6.5 hours per day, 195 days per year EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school graduate; medical certification/licensure equivalent to minimum of Nursing Assistant License with two years recent medical experience; and experience and/or education in the area of children and young adults, including those with disabilities. BENEFITS: Partially paid medical, dental and vision benefits; paid sick and vacation leave; CalPERS retirement LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS: Current California medical certification/licensure Current First Aid and CPR certificates The successful candidate will be required to provide DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance, TB test clearance, COVID-19 vaccination verification (or program-required equivalent, a valid California driver's license, and disclosure of CA-DMV Driver Record (INF-1125) current following acceptance of job offer.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS A complete application packet will include:

* Certification (Medical Certification/Licensure)

* Copy of Transcript (Unofficial Transcripts)

* Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)

* Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Professional Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last 12 months, preferred))

* Resume

Comments and Other Information

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS A complete application packet will include: Resume Letter of Interest Unofficial Transcripts Medical certification/licensure Two Professional Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last 12 months, preferred) All employment applications and supplemental documents must be submitted through EdJoin. Incomplete application packets may not be considered APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible, as recruitment may close at any time. Colusa County Office of Education (CCOE) participates in E-Verify. To view the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of the CCOE website. Nondiscrimination in Employment, Programs and Services & Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

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