Substitute Health Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : The Substitute Health Assistant provides temporary support in addressing the health needs of students and provides appropriate care for ill and/or injured students under the supervision of the school nurse.

Qualifications : The qualified applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or grade level equivalent diploma (GED) and must have successfully passed one of the following programs:

• Current Iowa RN or LPN or MA (Medical Assistant) or CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
• Current/Up to Date CPR/BLS certification and Mandatory Reporter Training
• Experience working in a school setting, pediatrics or public health preferred.

Job Description:

Upholds school district health policies related to student health, safety, and confidentiality.

Provide basic first aid and emergency care to ill and injured students as directed by the school nurse.

Perform and documents accurate vital signs.

Initiate, maintain, and update student medical and health records and databases on an on- going basis as directed by the school nurse.

Maintain accurate health logs for all student visits to the nurse's office.

Aid in updating and maintaining student immunization records.

Communicate with students, school nurse, staff, and parent/guardian as directed by the school nurse.

Administer medications to students in compliance with district policy and physician's orders as directed by the school nurse.

Maintain nurse office and supplies.

Support students' physical and emotional well-being during the school day.

Act as an emergency responder in the building.

Willingness to learn special procedures (i.e., gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, etc.).

Participate in specialized training for individual student's health care needs (i.e., catheterization, insulin injections, feeding tube care, etc.).

Perform other tasks that may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor. The health assistant shall work under the general direction of the building administration and nurse.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies.

Complete required district training.

Reports to school nurse and building administration.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Travel between school buildings may be required. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.