School Health Care Assistant (part-time)

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is seeking a part-time School Health Care Assistant to provide first aid and everyday care for pupils, staff and visitors. You will manage the sick bay, support welfare and coordinate with teaching staff and parents to promote wellbeing.

The role requires a valid first aid qualification, Garda clearance, and ICT skills to use school management software. It offers a supportive team, term-time working and professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid Response (FAR) certification or equivalent.
• QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Nursing Studies, or related health qualification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and immediate care to students, staff and visitors.
• Manage the daily running of the sick bay and provide handovers between shifts.
• Maintain accurate health records and confidential information per GDPR.
• Coordinate health promotion initiatives and liaise with parents.
• Advise staff on pupils' medical needs, including during trips.

Skills

First aid

Communication

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or Nursing Studies

Tools

School management software

Job description

School Health Care Assistant

A calm, trusted presence for every child who needs care, at the heart of daily school life.

Nord Anglia International School Dublin

School Health Care Assistant

A calm, trusted presence for every child who needs care, at the heart of daily school life.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract type: Part time, permanent, term time only (approximately 36 to 38 weeks per year)

Hours: 08:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday (25 hours per week)

Start date: As soon as possible

Right to work: Must already hold the right to work in Ireland (visa sponsorship not offered)

Closing date: to be confirmed

About The School

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is part of Nord Anglia Education, a family of schools educating over 85,000 students across more than 30 countries. Students benefit from a world class international curriculum alongside global learning partnerships with organisations such as MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF.

As a growing school, we are building a team of colleagues who care as much about our community as they do about doing their work well.

THE ROLE

You will provide first aid and immediate temporary care to students, staff and visitors, and lead the day to day running of the school sick bay. You will work closely with school staff, parents and the school counsellor to support the wellbeing of every child in your care.

This role suits someone with strong first aid skills, organisation and admin skills, a calm and reassuring manner, and genuine enjoyment in working with children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

First aid and student care

• Provide first aid and immediate temporary care to students, staff and visitors across the school
• Assess injuries and illnesses calmly, deciding whether a student can return to class, needs to rest in sick bay, should be collected by a parent or guardian, or requires emergency care
• Administer prescribed medication in line with school policy, individual healthcare plans and written parental consent, and keep medication stored and recorded safely
• Support the management of sports injuries and other on site incidents
• Maintain a professional, reassuring manner at all times, including under pressure

Sick bay administration

• Organise the daily running of the sick bay, including inducting and guiding new healthcare assistants or cover staff
• Work closely with the afternoon matron so handovers between shifts are clear and consistent
• Organise the school's immunisation, hearing and vision screening programmes in partnership with the HSE
• Liaise with the facilities team on first aid kit maintenance and signage around the school

Health records and compliance

• Keep accurate, confidential records of sick bay visits, incidents and medication administered, using the school's management information system
• Complete accident report forms and notify the Board of Management or insurers where required
• Update student medical information and healthcare plans whenever new diagnoses or changes are reported
• Maintain records in line with school policy and GDPR requirements

Health promotion and family contact

• Develop and deliver health promotion initiatives for pupil groups and individuals
• Prepare individual healthcare plans in partnership with students, parents and staff
• Contact parents and guardians promptly when a student needs to go home
• Advise staff on pupils' medical needs, including on school trips and residential visits, and run familiarisation sessions such as managing allergic reactions

What We Are Looking For

• Valid First Aid Response (FAR) certification from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), which includes CPR and AED use, or an equivalent recognised occupational first aid qualification
• QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Nursing Studies, or a related health or care qualification, or equivalent experience in a healthcare or first aid role
• Training in the safe administration of medication, including adrenaline auto-injectors and inhalers, or willingness to complete this training (provided by the school) before starting
• Satisfactory National Vetting Bureau (Garda) clearance and completion of the Tusla Children First E-Learning programme before starting
• Strong first aid skills and evidence based practice when treating injured or unwell students
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and the ability to learn school management software quickly
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, students and management at all levels
• A genuine appreciation of children's needs and a wish to play an active part in school life

Desirable

• Registered nurse (NMBI) or other nursing qualification
• QQI Manual Handling certificate
• Training or experience in supporting children with asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and severe allergies
• Previous experience working in a school setting
• Experience using school management information systems to maintain medical records
• Counselling experience

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a close knit, growing international school community
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to be part of the wider Nord Anglia Education family of schools around the world

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all.

SAFEGUARDING

Nord Anglia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and vetting through the National Vetting Bureau (Garda vetting), in line with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, or the international equivalent for candidates who have lived or worked outside Ireland.