School Health Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Supportive culture

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Health Assistant to support student health services at the Archway Classical Trivium site in Goodyear, AZ. Under the RN, you will manage first aid, vital signs, and routine health tasks while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include immunization verification, medication administration as delegated, health screenings, and coordination with parents and school staff to ensure a healthy learning environment.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in healthcare or school health environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and CPR as needed.
• Take vital signs and assist with health screenings.
• Administer medications as delegated by the RN.
• Monitor immunization records and health office activities.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about illness or injury.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Time management

Independent work

Education

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Google Sheets

Job description

## School Health AssistantApply: Onsite: Full time: Posted Today: R-885## **Position Title: Health Assistant**## ## **Location: Archway Classical Trivium, 2001 N Bullard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395** ## **Reports To: Director of Nursing and Headmaster**## ## **FLSA Status: Non-exempt**## ## **Compensation Type: $24.00-$26.00/hour****About Great Hearts Academies** Great 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 campus* Take vital signs* Provide basic first aid and CPR.* Under supervision of registered nurse may administer prescription medications* Contact parents/guardians to notify of illness or injury* Maintain and monitor immunizations records* Maintain proficiency with Power School charting of office visits, medication, hearing and vision and immunization compliance* Administer and record medications in Power School* Participate in health screenings. Vision and hearing* Must be able to attend hearing certification course* Provide care to disabled students* Maintain clean and organized health office* Maintain confidentiality of students and families* Demonstrates care, kindness, and respect for other school staff **Required/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 preferred* Strong multitasking and time management skills* Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with the registered nurse **Physical 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.**