Purpose Statement

The job of Health Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the school site operations with specific responsibilities for administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications under the direction of a health care professional; coordinating with other personnel in supporting students with special needs; documenting activities in accordance with established guidelines and/or regulatory requirements; and assisting health care professionals in conducting prescribed health screenings and services.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers first aid and medication for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Advises assigned administrator of observations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Attends meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.
• Cleans work areas (e.g. sinks, counters, laundry, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Communicates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment and/or complying with legal requirements.
• Distributes information on a variety of health subjects (e.g. lice, ringworm, drug prevention, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students and/or parents.
• Maintains student health informational records (e.g. prescription dispensing log, medical emergency cards, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.
• Monitors students referred to the health room for the purpose of ensuring their safety and/or referring to a medical professional for review and/or services.
• Performs procedures for students as directed by a licensed health care professional (e.g. feeding tubes, catheterization, toileting plans, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for medically fragile students.
• Refers students, under the direction of a licensed health professional, requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing information on available follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

Other Functions

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

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and procedures; administering first aid and/or prescribed medications; applying job-related codes, regulations and laws; handling hazardous materials; operating standard office equipment and office technology; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate behavior; business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation; health standards; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; knowledge of community resources; recordkeeping and record retention practices; school safety and security practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accuracy and attention to detail; adapting to changing work priorities; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling,  some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 15% walking, and 45% standing.  The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience      Job related experience is required.

Education        Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency   

FLSA Status: Non Exempt                                  Support Staff Salary Schedule: Grade E