Substitutes: Health Assistant

Description

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) seeks

Substitute Health Assistants. About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our

Goodrich Campus

and Grades 6-12 on our

Randolph Campus

. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. Our

mission

—

shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world

—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students. For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at

. Status:

Part-time, On call Department:

Middle and Upper School Salary Range:

$25-$35 an hour (based on experience and education) Position Description: The Health Assistant is an integral part of the school community, providing students with vital healthcare services and working with the school team to ensure that there are safe, healthy, and clean conditions for learning. A substitute nurse is needed for when our Licensed School Nurse or Health Assistants are out sick or need predetermined days off. Duties include (but are not limited to) administration of lunchtime medications, including diabetic care, administration of basic first aid, supporting students with chronic health conditions when needed (e.g., asthma, seizure, anaphylaxis, etc), and assisting in documentation and tracking of health office visits and/or absence from school due to illness. Students range in age from 5 to 18, spread across two different campuses. The

Goodrich Campus

serves students in grades K-5, while the

Randolph Campus

serves students in grades 6-12. An orientation will be provided to ensure competence. These are on-call, daily assignments. Candidates are expected to support the mission of SPA. Requirements Preferred Qualifications Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medication Aide, Community Health Worker (CHW), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent training program College coursework in health, public health, child development, child psychology, or a related field Experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker (CHW), or related experience How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at

. SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.