Health Services Assistant (7 hours per day, 195 days per year, district-wide)

Applitrack; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 26.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Applitrack is seeking a Health Services Assistant to provide health services to students and staff district-wide, under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse and Site Principal.

The position is 7 hours per day, 195 days per year, with a starting wage of $23.26 per hour; high school diploma or GED and current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a health care setting is required.
• Current First Aid certification is required.
• Current CPR certification with AED is required.
• Ability to use medical equipment.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Good telephone skills and ability to deal with the public.
• No allergies that would limit ability to work with medical or cleaning chemicals or routine medication.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Provide first aid and emergency care according to district policies.
• Administer medications to students with physician orders and parent authorization.
• Assist in prevention and control of communicable diseases and immunization enforcement.
• Maintain health records and emergency information for students and staff.
• Record health incident reports and process health documents.
• Assist in vision and hearing screening and follow-up.
• Coordinate health program goals with staff and community resources.
• Coordinate screening programs, projects or events.
• Maintain site health supplies and equipment.
• Perform general office duties for the health department.
• Perform receptionist duties and maintain confidentiality.
• Refer students to counselors or health staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Typing / Data entry

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Public interaction

Ability to use medical equipment

Independent work

Overtime availability

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

First Aid certification

CPR with AED certification

Experience in healthcare setting

Jobbeschreibung

Health Services Assistant (7 hours per day, 195 days per year, district-wide)

Note: LPN or Medical Assistant preferred.

Description

The Health Services Assistant will provide health services to students and staff in order to promote optimal levels of health and well-being. The incumbent is under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse, Manager of Health Services and the Site Principal.

Job Summary

• 1. Performs first aid, emergency care and other illness interventions according to School District policies while providing a safe environment for students and staff.
• 2. Administers medication to students as per physician's orders and parent authorization in order to provide required medication.
• 3. Assists the Licensed School Nurse and the Manager of Health Services in the prevention and control of communicable diseases including enforcement of state immunization laws so that diseases are controlled in the school setting.
• 4. Maintains current student and staff emergency information and health records which may include updates to student information system to ensure that medical data is available in emergency situations.
• 5. Records all health incident reports at site including accident reports. Prepares and processes all health documents including physical examination forms so that records are maintained in an orderly manner.
• 6. Assists Specialists of Health Services in vision and hearing screening. Conducts follow-up in order to minimize health concerns that may interfere with the education of students.
• 7. Assists in the implementation of School District health program goals in cooperation with staff, administration and community resources.
• 8. Assists in coordinating all screening programs, special projects or events so that activities operate effectively.
• 9. Maintains site health supplies and equipment to ensure that materials are available as needed.
• 10. Performs general office duties such as typing, sorting, filing, maintaining files and records, duplicating materials, scheduling and processing various forms and reports so that the department functions in a proper and efficient manner.
• 11. Performs receptionist duties such as answering telephones, disseminating information to persons and providing directions so that questions and inquiries are properly answered while maintaining confidentiality.
• 12. Resource for students, refer to counselors, public health nurse, Licensed School Nurse, etc.
• 13. Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1. High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 2. Experience in health care setting.
• 3. Current First Aid certification.
• 4. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification including Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• 5. Ability to use medical equipment.
• 6. Willingness and ability to accept and follow directions.
• 7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• 8. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, administration and other adults and participate positively as a team member.
• 9. Basic typing skills/data entry.
• 10. Training and/or experience in the use of computer equipment.
• 11. Organizational skills including filing, bookkeeping and knowledge of office equipment.
• 12. Ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.
• 13. Good telephone skills and ability to deal with the public.
• 14. No allergies that would limit ability to work with medical or cleaning chemicals or routine medication.
• 15. Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Starting Wage

$23.26 per hour

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.