Education Support Professional (ESP) - Health Office

Health Care Assistant

Schedule: 5 days/week (Monday - Friday), 6.75 hours/day, 182 days/year Hours: 7:20AM - 2:35PM or As Assigned (hours & break hours may vary)

Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Education Support Professional (ESP) Master Agreement (salary schedule is on the last page)

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the District Health Nurse, administers medical care and medication to sick or injured students, responds to emergency situations, assists in health screenings, and performs other related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 80% Direct Student Support
• Administers first aid to sick or injured students according to School District and State guidelines.
• Determines whether students should remain in the health office.
• Assists with implementing students' individual health plans and provides specialized medical care consistent with the health plan.
• Administers medications authorized by a physician and in compliance with State guidelines; observes students for medication reactions.
• May assist with health and wellness screenings as necessary.
• Collaborates and communicates with teachers to support individual health plans.
• Supervises students within the health office.
• 15% Health Office Support
• Maintains current health and accident information on students and completes and updates related reports, charts, and logs within the electronic database.
• Performs health office duties such as data-entry, communicating with parents/guardians, and inventorying necessary supplies.
• Reports health status of students to District Health Nurse and other staff on a need-to-know basis.
• Assist in collecting data related to students' health plans.
• 5% Professional Development and Support
• Attends meetings and training as assigned which may include CPR/First Aid and related trainings.
• May provide support for other ESP positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Complete Personal Care Assistance Training prior to working with students.
• Additional training with District Nurse may be required prior to the start of position.
• Ability to pass Paraeducator Assessment (may be substituted with completion of two years of college/AA degree or three years of experience as ESP with completion of required professional development).

Experience:

• Previous experience in school/students preferred.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Ability to relate to students and staff and maintain a positive learning and working environment.
• Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills.
• Intermediate internet knowledge.
• Intermediate reading and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates office equipment including computer, phone system, laminator, copier, scanner and calculator.
• Operates health care tools/equipment such as thermometer, catheter, syringe, blood sugar analysis, etc.
• Operates assistive technology and other equipment.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position does not provide supervision or work direction to any other District employees. The position may assist in training others.
• Ability and willingness to cross train and cover other ESP positions.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position requires adapting to new and evolving technologies.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position includes working in a team environment.

Working Conditions:

• Normal school conditions.
• Exposure to body fluids and airborne pathogens under normal health office conditions.
• Exposure to noise from students including potential behavioral disturbances.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.