Health Assistant

HEALTH ASSISTANT

Job Description

Overview

The Health Assistant provides a variety of health services for ill or injured students and staff; assists in the preliminary evaluation and documentation of student health conditions and complaints; prepares and maintains student immunization and health records and files; performs related clerical duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides a variety of health services for ill or injured students and staff; assists in the preliminary evaluation and documentation of student health conditions and complaints.


• Establishes and maintains student health records including logs, lists, charts, health information, immunization, medications, illnesses, emergencies, health office visits, accidents, medical issues and other assigned duties; generate computerized lists and reports as requested.


• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe condition; assists in ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of first aid supplies as necessary; prepare and replenish First Aid kits.


• Dispenses medications according to physician instructions; maintain records of dosage including amount, time, medication, authorizations and related information; administer Epi-Pen and Diastat treatment in emergency situations; monitor student side effects and notify parents, appropriate personnel and agencies as required.


• Under the direction of the school nurse, collaborates with teachers, parents, and physicians to obtain physicians’ orders for medication needed at school and requests refills.


• Under the direction of the school nurse, assists with monitoring diabetic students, including
  assisting with carbohydrate counting, blood glucose levels, the calculation of proper insulin dosages, and insuring proper administration techniques.


• Updates school nurse regarding any changes in student’s condition or changes in the doctor’s orders.


• As directed by the school nurse, reviews student immunization and health records and assists families to assure compliance with immunization laws.


• Initiates emergency procedures as needed, including, but not limited to, administering minor first aid and CPR to students and activating EMS or other follow-up care.


• Contacts other schools to request health records; provide health records to others according to established policies and procedures.


• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information; ensure compliance with State and federal laws and organizational policies and procedures.


• Assists in the coordination of vision, hearing and various other screening tests for students as directed.


• Performs routine clerical duties such as filing, typing, preparing student records and duplicating materials; compose correspondence as necessary.


• Utilizes standard health instruments and first aid supplies; type and input data; operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.


• Participates in meetings and attend in-service trainings related to assigned activities.


• Supports and contributes to school and organizational safety plans.

Knowledge of:

• Basic health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment.


• Health and safety regulations.


• Basic first aid and CPR procedures.


• Clean and sterile treatment techniques.


• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.


• Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned health office activities.


• Safe medication and Epi-Pen administration.


• Public health agencies and local health care resources.


• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.


• Operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy, with particular skill in working with a diverse student and family population.


• Telephone and public relations techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of activities in support of student health services.


• Screen students to identify illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.


• Prepare and maintain student immunization and health records and files.


• Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Respond effectively and appropriately to emergency situations.


• Provide treatment and administer first aid/CPR and emergency medical care as necessary.


• Dispense medications in compliance with established District policies and procedures.


• Observe health and safety regulations.


• Type and input data at an acceptable rate of speed.


• Perform a variety of routine clerical duties.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.


• Complete work with many interruptions.


• Work confidentially with discretion.


• Utilize problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills in medical emergency responses.


• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to students’ health needs.


• Knowledge and commitment to the Da Vinci Schools Vision, Mission and Aspirational Values 

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform the job, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education:

High school graduation or GED equivalent; LVN, AA or some college preferred

License and Certificates:

Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certificated

Experience:

• Related health care experience is required


• Previous experience working with children in a school setting preferred


• Technology and computer software applications such as google docs preferred

PHYSICAL ELEMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions:

• Health office environment.


• Constant interruptions.

Physical Abilities:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate medical equipment.


• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.


• Lifting and moving students as assigned by the position.


• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.


• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve supplies.


• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.


• Seeing to read a variety of materials and screen student health conditions.

Hazards:

• Exposure to blood, urine, bowel movements, vomit, blood-borne pathogens and bodily fluids

Compensation: $19.74 - $32.01/hr depending on schooling and experience.

***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***