Health Assistant Non- Licensed

Non-Licensed Health Assistant

Position: Health Assistant Non-Licensed Salary Range: Starting at $18.30 - $19.81 (Based on experience) Location Pleasant Run Elementary Qualifications: 1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent required 2. Eligibility for Ohio Educational Aide Certificate 3. Good written and verbal communication skills with sensitivity to needs of students 4. First Aid Training 5. Current CPR certification 6. Good health with ability to lift 75 pounds 7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Summary: Provides health care services to students.

Job Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED.

2. Educational Aide Permit.

3. Good written and verbal communication skills with sensitivity to needs of students.

4. First Aid training.

5. Current CPR certification.

6. Good health with ability to lift 75 pounds.

7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties

1. To cooperate with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.

2. To help arrange and perform hearing and vision screening according to the Ohio Department of Health guidelines.

3. To render immediate first-aid to seriously ill or injured students, and maintain health records of students in accordance with established school district policies.

4. To keep accurate daily records of illness, injury, procedures and medication given as mandated by the State of Ohio.

5. To recognize, record, and report substance abuse.

6. To help determine immunization compliance of students according to the Ohio Department of Health guidelines and the Ohio Revised Code.

7. To contact schools in or out of the district to obtain health and immunization records on all new enrollees when indicated.

8. To help order all health room equipment and supplies; maintain an on-going inventory of health room supplies; assess needs of handicapped students' medical supplies.

9. To maintain good working relationship with all social agencies, public health nurses and caseworkers.

10.To notify building administration of emergency situations involving students.

11.To assist in maintaining proper student discipline.

12.To counsel students in good health habits.

13.To assist with attendance as needed.

14. To perform other duties assigned by the principal.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

2. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

3. Oral and written communication - Communicates clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

4. Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

5. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

6. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

7. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

8. Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

9. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

10.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

11.Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

12.Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Physical Requirements

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast paced, highly intensive work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Maintains an office in the school health room. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms of Employment: Varies based on student calendar.