Health Assistant

QUALIFICIATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. State Registered Nurse


Aide (SRNA) or successful experience in child health


field preferred.


REPORTS TO: District Health Coordinator

JOB GOAL: Administers basic first aid and screens ill or injured


students in accordance with state laws and district


regulations; assists with health testing programs;


prepares and maintains a variety of records, files and


reports.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved


salary schedules. SNRA's must be listed on the


Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry and present SRNA


number for validation

EVALUATIONS: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with


provisions of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs basic first aid procedures and screens ill or injured children according to established procedures.
• Administers first aid in emergency situations and notifies nurse, administrator, parents or paramedics as necessary.
• Administer medications and injections subject to appropriate training requirements and provisions of state law.
• Schedules students for and assists with vision, hearing, scoliosis and dental screenings; schedules follow-up appointments if further testing is required.
• Prepares, maintains and types a variety of health-related records and files including student health records, emergency medical records, accident reports and health and disability reports; prepares correspondence, forms, notices and referrals; maintains files and duplicates materials as needed.
• Maintains the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; assists in maintaining inventory and orders first aid supplies as necessary.
• Attends meetings and assists other school personnel as required.
• Operates standard office equipment as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.