Health Assistant

Health Assistant

The job of Health Assistant is done for the purpose of providing support to the school site health services with specific responsibilities for incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; performing health screenings; complying with the laws relating to student health; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and assisting with clerical duties.

This job reports to Coordinator of Health Services.

Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers mandated screenings for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, advising administrator, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
• Distributes information on a variety of health subjects for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students and/or parents.
• Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintains student's confidential files and health records for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Maintains inventory of medications and office supplies for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Monitors students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns, ensuring their safety and/or referring to a medical professional for review and/or services.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting health services activities.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and/or complying with mandated requirements and professional guidelines.
• Responds to emergency medical situations for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.

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• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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