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Health Services/School Health Assistant
Date Posted:
2/13/2024
Location:
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Closing Date:
03/15/2024
Classified Job Description
Starting pay rate (based on experience)
$20.91 - $22.76
Title: School Health Assistant
Salary Schedule Range: 31
Hours per day: 4
Months per year: 9
Purpose of Position: Under the clinical direction of a District Nurse and the general supervision of a school site administrator, provide basic first aid, routine and emergency care, treatment and referral services.
Reporting: Reports to an assigned supervisor.
Employment Status: Part-time (FLSA Non-exempt)
Location: La Cuesta High School
Essential Functions:
Administer basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency care, treatment and referral services; dispense medications and screen ill or injured students in accordance with state laws and established district procedures.
Maintain student health records and records of students requiring medical attention; compile data for reports.
Administer prescribed medications or other approved treatments to students with physician's instructions.
Assist medically fragile students with toileting, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, oxygen administration and other services.
Screen students for head lice or other communicable diseases, and issue exposure notices as necessary.
Maintain and update student files, immunization records, accident reports, emergency medical records, and disability reports.
Communicate with students, parents, District nursing staff or health care providers regarding immunizations, vision, hearing and dental screenings, allergies and other health conditions.
Perform routine eligibility screening for social service agencies.
Requisition equipment or supplies needed in the School Health office.
Maintain the School Health office in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; maintain disaster and first aid kits for campus and field trips.
Protect the confidentiality of student health information.
Perform a variety of clerical duties, including production of reports, correspondence, forms, notices, rosters and referrals.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment.
Other Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Indoor work with no exposure to weather conditions; some outdoor work possible when responding to student needs during recess or field trips.
Exposure to ill children.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and bandages or ice packs; sitting for extended periods of time; standing or walking, kneeling and stooping; reaching overhead to retrieve or store materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency health treatment, preferably in a K12 public education environment.
Ability to operate a computer to store or retrieve information; produce documents and reports using proprietary or mass market software programs such as MS Office and Google Suite.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with students, parents, school site staff and District staff.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and e-mail using appropriate etiquette.
Ability to use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and business vocabulary.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from High School and one (1) year of clerical or office experience.
Additional Requirements:
Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.
*This position is eligible for Language Services premium pay
Health Services/School Health Assistant
Date Posted:
2/13/2024
Location:
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Closing Date:
03/15/2024
Classified Job Description
Starting pay rate (based on experience)
$20.91 - $22.76
Title: School Health Assistant
Salary Schedule Range: 31
Hours per day: 4
Months per year: 9
Purpose of Position: Under the clinical direction of a District Nurse and the general supervision of a school site administrator, provide basic first aid, routine and emergency care, treatment and referral services.
Reporting: Reports to an assigned supervisor.
Employment Status: Part-time (FLSA Non-exempt)
Location: La Cuesta High School
Essential Functions:
Administer basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency care, treatment and referral services; dispense medications and screen ill or injured students in accordance with state laws and established district procedures.
Maintain student health records and records of students requiring medical attention; compile data for reports.
Administer prescribed medications or other approved treatments to students with physician's instructions.
Assist medically fragile students with toileting, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, oxygen administration and other services.
Screen students for head lice or other communicable diseases, and issue exposure notices as necessary.
Maintain and update student files, immunization records, accident reports, emergency medical records, and disability reports.
Communicate with students, parents, District nursing staff or health care providers regarding immunizations, vision, hearing and dental screenings, allergies and other health conditions.
Perform routine eligibility screening for social service agencies.
Requisition equipment or supplies needed in the School Health office.
Maintain the School Health office in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; maintain disaster and first aid kits for campus and field trips.
Protect the confidentiality of student health information.
Perform a variety of clerical duties, including production of reports, correspondence, forms, notices, rosters and referrals.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment.
Other Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Indoor work with no exposure to weather conditions; some outdoor work possible when responding to student needs during recess or field trips.
Exposure to ill children.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and bandages or ice packs; sitting for extended periods of time; standing or walking, kneeling and stooping; reaching overhead to retrieve or store materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency health treatment, preferably in a K12 public education environment.
Ability to operate a computer to store or retrieve information; produce documents and reports using proprietary or mass market software programs such as MS Office and Google Suite.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with students, parents, school site staff and District staff.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and e-mail using appropriate etiquette.
Ability to use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and business vocabulary.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from High School and one (1) year of clerical or office experience.
Additional Requirements:
Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.
*This position is eligible for Language Services premium pay
