School Health Assistant

Great Hearts Academies; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Health Assistant to support the school nurse and safeguard student health on campus. You will perform routine health tasks, provide basic first aid, administer medications as delegated, and manage health office clerical duties.

Strong communication, comfort working with children, and the ability to stay calm in crises are essential. CPR certification is required; 1–2 years in healthcare or school health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification is required.
• 1-2 years of healthcare or school health experience preferred.
• Experience with Power School and basic office tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate care to students with illness or injury on campus.
• Take vital signs and provide basic first aid and CPR.
• Under RN supervision, administer and record medications in Power School.
• Verify immunizations, conduct vision and hearing screenings, and maintain records.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families and communicate with parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Work with children

Calm under pressure

Education

CPR Certification

Tools

Power School

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Google Sheets

Job description

Position Title: Health AssistantLocation: Archway Classical Trivium, 2001 N Bullard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395Reports To: Director of Nursing and HeadmasterFLSA Status: Non-exemptCompensation Type: $24.00-$26.00/hourAbout Great Hearts AcademiesGreat Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.What does Great Hearts have to offer?We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff:Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Position Summary: The school health assistants as delegated by the Registered Nurse are responsible for taking care of students and ensuring their good health and safety while on school premises. They assist the school nurses by handling routine health-related tasks and clerical duties. Furthermore, they should have a good ability to work with children, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to handle crises calmly and quickly along with sound knowledge of safety practices and health standards.Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the health assistant supports the daily activities of the school's health office. Duties include first aid and safety, treating students, verifying immunization compliance, hearing and vision screening and administration of medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities may include various health tasks and clerical work in assisting students with health-related needs. The nature of work involves lifting, positioning, transferring, and aiding in bodily functions as needed.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide appropriate care to students with illness or injury while on campusTake vital signsProvide basic first aid and CPR.Under supervision of registered nurse may administer prescription medicationsContact parents/guardians to notify of illness or injuryMaintain and monitor immunizations recordsMaintain proficiency with Power School charting of office visits, medication, hearing and vision and immunization complianceAdminister and record medications in Power SchoolParticipate in health screenings. Vision and hearingMust be able to attend hearing certification courseProvide care to disabled studentsMaintain clean and organized health officeMaintain confidentiality of students and familiesDemonstrates care, kindness, and respect for other school staffRequired/Preferred Education: Current CPR Certification.Required/Preferred Experience: Preferred (not required) Experience: 1-2 years working in healthcare setting or school health environment. License and Certifications: CPR/First Aide required.If one holds a license/certification such as CNA, LNA or Medical Assistant, licensure will need to be provided upon hire.Required/Preferred Skills:Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint and Google Sheets is highly preferredStrong multitasking and time management skillsAbility to work independently as well as collaborate with the registered nursePhysical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.