Healthcare Assistant

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Reports to: Building Principal

Primary Purpose:

To assist the school nurse in the smooth and efficient operation of the school health service in order to realize that service's maximum positive impact on the educational environment.

Qualifications:

• RN or LPN
• Valid CPR/AED Certification
• Valid First Aid Certification

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the management and maintenance of health records for new and withdrawn students; destroys health records for each graduating class unless directed not to with regard to particular students; requests records for new students and forwards student records as necessary as well as acquires and maintains Staff Emergency Health records.
• Assists with recordkeeping; entering the results of the required screenings into the student's health record; notification of results of student vision screening to parents; and sending reminder letters to parents that have not returned required documentation of immunizations, physical, and dental exams for the student records.
• Staffs the health office while nurse attends meetings, for lunch break, and/or emergencies; refers students who are in need of nursing services for assessment or makes parent notifications for student pick up.
• Administers oral or inhaled medications when nurse is not available (RNs/LPNs only). Takes required training and maintains certification to administer emergency medications such as Naloxone, Epi-Pens, when nurse is not available. Provides first aid, CPR or uses AED when nurse is not available.
• Consistent with training provides necessary care and support, including assisting students with personal needs. Familiarizes self with individual student's treatment plans and protocols and related services provided in connection with their disabilities.
• When assigned, accompanies students on district transportation. Assist in the loading and unloading of students from vehicle, and in transferring student to and from classroom, activities and events.
• Assists with the scheduling, documentation, and management of the mandated screenings for all students. Assists with the Dental and Physical examinations provided by the school district.
• Assists with filing and answering the phone.
• Maintains inventory, stocks supplies as needed and reconciles supply order to receipts, and stock. Participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, IEP and 504 meetings and conferences.
• Prepares and distributes classroom first aid kits.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Temperament:

• Composure under stress
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Flexibility
• Multitasking
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Specific Skills:

• Advanced Computer Skills

• Operate office equipment
• Planning/organization skills

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Follow written and verbal directions
• Work with minimal supervision
• Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Communicate effectively at all organizational level
• Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.