Guest Health Assistant I

Santa Maria Bonita School District (CA); Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking a Health Assistant I to support the school health program. You will assist the school nurse with routine health services, provide basic first aid, and help manage health records and communications with families.

The role involves screening student symptoms, administering medications per policy, and coordinating health screenings and referrals as needed. Strong attention to detail and empathy for students are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Maintain routine records and reports.
• Perform basic first aid and CPR as part of health services.
• Interpersonal skills for working with students, staff and parents.
• Knowledge of health regulations applicable to school health programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and emergency treatment to students.
• Screen student symptoms and determine need to involve nurse.
• Administer prescribed medications per district policy and forms.
• Maintain health office records and prepare immunization/health reports.
• Coordinate screenings and refer health concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding health matters and follow-ups.

Skills

Communication

Recordkeeping

First aid & CPR

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

HEALTH ASSISTANT I

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide health services to free the school nurse from routine work related to the health program; administer routine first aid and emergency treatment to ill or injured students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Perform basic first aid for school injuries E;
• assess seriousness, notify appropriate parties and fill out accident reports E;
• screen student symptoms to identify illness E;
• determine need to be brought to attention of nurse E;
• notify parents if necessary E;
• inspect for communicable diseases and/or parasites E;
• administer prescribed medication E;
• record on proper forms E;
• monitor blood sugar results on designated students E;
• consult with nurse, teachers and parents to assure proper diabetic management E;
• record and file immunization and CHDP records E;
• send follow up notices to parents E;
• maintain list of students who have incomplete records E;
• arrange for vision and hearing, scoliosis and general health referral screenings E; coordinate screenings E;
• contact parents E;
• record results E; prepare follow up lists E; maintain the health office E;
• provide routine, factual information to the public
• E; maintain operational records E;
• compile summaries E;
• perform clerical detail work involved in setting up a variety of tests and screenings E;
• record health information and test data E;
• prepare lists of health defects and/or problems E;
• prepare annual reports on CHDP's, Immunizations, Vision and Hearing for the District, County and State E;
• coordinate dental screenings with community dentists E;
• record results, follow up on any emergencies and refer to appropriate agency E;
• assist nurse in documentation of all possible child abuse cases E;
• schedule Family Life presentations and prepare handouts E;
• review all incoming student cum files to determine if student meets California immunization laws E;
• operate a variety of medical office equipment including a computer terminal, copy machine, typewriter and intercoms E;
• use first aid equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, blood pressure monitor and height and weight scale E;
• perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Standard office practices, procedures and equipment;
• Basic recordkeeping techniques;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Health and safety regulations;
• Technical aspects of field of specialty;
• Objectives and procedures related to the school health program;
• First aid and CPR techniques and practices.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Maintain routine records;
• Learn department and program objectives and goals;
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field;
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Understand and work within scope of authority;
• continued Work independently with little direction;
• Observe health and safety regulations;
• Work confidentially with discretion;
• Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports;
• Type 35 words per minute;
• Understand and relate to children with special needs;
• Administer first aid and CPR.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School and one year experience working with children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Basic First Aid Certificate from an approved institution or the equivalent of a one semester course of study; current CPR certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Office environment.

Physical Abilities:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information;
• Lifting heavy objects;
• Bending at the waist;
• Turning/twisting;
• Walking;
• Seeing to read various materials.

Hazards:

• Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals;
• Contact with blood and other body fluids;
• Potential for contact with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases;
• Fumes from disinfectants.

Approved: 02/25/98