Health Assistant

Job Description:

Position Title: Health Assistant

Department: Student Support Services - Health

Location: Academy

Reports To: Director of Nursing and Headmaster

EEO Classification: Professional

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation Amount: N/A

Position Summary: The school health assistants as delegated by the Registered Nurse are responsible for taking care of students and ensuring their good health and safety while on school premises. They assist the school nurses by handling routine health-related tasks and clerical duties. Furthermore, they should have a good ability to work with children, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to handle crises calmly and quickly along with sound knowledge of safety practices and health standards.

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the health assistant supports the daily activities of the school's health office. Duties include first aid and safety, treating students, verifying immunization compliance, hearing and vision screening and administration of medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities may include various health tasks and clerical work in assisting students with health-related needs. The nature of work involves lifting, positioning, transferring, and aiding in bodily functions as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate care to students with illness or injury while on campus
• Take vital signs
• Provide basic first aid and CPR.
• Under supervision of registered nurse may administer prescription medications
• Contact parents/guardians to notify of illness or injury
• Maintain and monitor immunizations records
• Maintain proficiency with Power School charting of office visits, medication, hearing and vision and immunization compliance
• Administer and record medications in Power School
• Participate in health screenings. Vision and hearing
• Must be able to attend hearing certification course
• Provide care to disabled students
• Maintain clean and organized health office
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families
• Demonstrates care, kindness, and respect for other school staff

Required/Preferred Education: Current CPR Certification.

Required/Preferred Experience: Preferred (not required) Experience: 1-2 years working in healthcare setting or school health environment. License and Certifications: CPR/First Aide required.

If one holds a license/certification such as CNA, LNA or Medical Assistant, licensure will need to be provided upon hire.


Required/Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint and Google Sheets is highly preferred
• Strong multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with the registered nurse

Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.