HEALTH SECRETARY - SUB

Young World Physical Education

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 19,286

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Health Secretary to provide care for routine student illnesses and injuries. This role entails administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and communicating actively with students and staff. The position requires a GED or high school diploma and certification in First-Aid and CPR/AED. The hourly salary is $14.00, and the position may involve various responsibilities and environments throughout the school day.

Qualifications

Current certification in First-Aid and CPR/AED is required.
Blood Borne Pathogens training will be provided after employment begins.
Some medical background or work experience in a health clinic may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Care for routine student illnesses and injuries in the health office.
Administer medications according to policies.
Assist with hygiene and activities of daily living.

Skills

First-Aid and CPR/AED certification

Computer literacy

Clerical skills (typing, recording, filing)

Ability to handle confidential information

Good decision-making skills

Interest in working with young people

Education

GED or High School diploma

Job description

HEALTH SECRETARY – SUB

Location: Various Locations

Job Details

Job ID: 4797518
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 09, 2025 1:08 PM (UTC)

Responsibilities

Care for routine student illnesses and injuries in the health office.
Triage and initial care of students with potentially life threatening illnesses and injuries.
Identify students with health problems and refer to/consult with school nurse.
Document all student visits to the health office according to District and health services policies and procedures.
Assist students with hygiene/activities of daily living.
Active communication with students, school nurse, staff, and parent/guardian.
Administer medications to students according to District and health services policies and procedures.
Willingness to learn and perform special procedures (ie. gastric‑tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, diabetes procedures, etc.).
Perform clerical functions related to the health services program.
Attend in‑service programs.
Assist with health related building emergencies as trained.
Report to work as scheduled on a reliable basis.
Other duties as may be assigned.

Classification

Substitute – $14.00 per hour

Preparation, Experience, Skills

Current certification in First‑Aid and CPR/AED, or complete training if not certified.
Certification in Medication Administration after employee begins.
Blood Borne Pathogens training (provided by district after employment begins).
Computer literacy required.
Interest in working with young people.
Handle confidential information in an ethical manner.
Efficient clerical skills in typing, recording, filing, and telephone skills.
Ability to use good decision‑making skills regarding communication with students, school nurse, other health service personnel, administration, teaching faculty, and parents.
Some medical background or work experience in a health clinic may be beneficial.
Able to work in cooperation with administrative, health service personnel, secretarial, and teaching staff.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the building including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising students during indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising playground and transportation activities and while on field trips.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact Linda Noggle, Executive Director of Talent Acquisition, at 319-558-2421.

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