Health Assistant

Health Assistant

Contract Terms: 10-month Salary Classification: Support Staff Salary Schedule – Group C $15.25

General Statement of Responsibilities: To provide health related assistance to students; to assist in creating a climate of health and well-being; to ensure that there is a caring and understanding environment for students

Essential Functions

A. Office Interaction

• Assists with the preparation of a physical environment that meets the needs of students
• Assists with data entry of student health records/reasons for absence/special reports
• Performs typing and filing as required
• Assists with telephone coverage
• Assists with attendance activities, including verification of and reasons for absence
• Maintains health supply inventory
• Assists with completion of state and county reports
• Assists with immunization records and deficiency notifications
• Maintains emergency release records
• Assists parents with information regarding outside agency information and referral
• Participates with the Youth Service Team and assists with Wellness Center activities
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

B. Student Interaction

• Administers basic first aide to students
• Performs visual, auditory, and special education screenings
• Supervises students as assigned
• Assists with health education activities
• Transports children as required
• Administers medication under supervising Registered Nurse
• Will be trained to administer Insulin, Glucagon and EpiPen injections, as needed
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

A. Required Education, Training & Experience

• Post high school education or training
• One year of related work experience
• CPR and First Aide certification required immediately upon employment
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff and students
• Data entry experience desirable
• Experience in medical field preferred

B. Physical Requirements None specified

C. Commitment & Dependability

• Willingness to function as an integral member of a successful team
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service
• Willingness to abide by established policies and procedures

Performance Expectations

• A. Time Management: Must plan work activities two to twelve weeks in advance
• B. Stress Management: Stress levels are variable throughout the year
• C. Public Contact: Interacts primarily with students
• D. Level of Responsibility: Must use initiative and sound judgment in performing responsibilities; is responsible for confidential records and information

Evaluation Procedure: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy

Supervision Received: Registered Nurse and Principal

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Public Notification of Non-Discrimination: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.