School Health Assistant

Sylvania; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language Services premium pay

Job summary

Santa Barbara Unified School District is seeking a School Health Assistant for La Colina Junior High. You will provide basic first aid, routine and emergency care, and referrals under supervision, while maintaining health records and supporting the school health office.

You will administer medications, assist medically fragile students, screen illnesses, and handle related clerical duties in a busy environment. This position is on-site and full-time.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and at least one year of clerical or office experience.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency care; dispense medications and screen ill or injured students according to state laws.
• Maintain student health records and data for reports.
• Administer prescribed medications per physician instructions.
• Assist medically fragile students with care needs.
• Screen students for communicable diseases and issue exposure notices when needed.

Skills

First aid

CPR

AED

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Title

School Health Assistant

Salary Schedule Range

31

Starting pay rate(based on experience)

$24.76- $26.97

Hours per day

6

Months per year

9

Purpose of Position

Under the clinical direction of a District Nurse and the general supervision of a school site administrator, provide basic first aid, routine and emergency care, treatment and referral services.

Reporting

Reports to an assigned supervisor.

Employment Status

Full-time (FLSA Non-exempt)

Location

La Colina Junior High

Essential Functions

• Administer basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency care, treatment and referral services; dispense medications and screen ill or injured students in accordance with state laws and established district procedures.
• Maintain student health records and records of students requiring medical attention; compile data for reports.
• Administer prescribed medications or other approved treatments to students with physician’s instructions.
• Assist medically fragile students with toileting, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, oxygen administration and other services.
• Screen students for head lice or other communicable diseases, and issue exposure notices as necessary.
• Maintain and update student files, immunization records, accident reports, emergency medical records, and disability reports.
• Communicate with students, parents, District nursing staff or health care providers regarding immunizations, vision, hearing and dental screenings, allergies and other health conditions.
• Perform routine eligibility screening for social service agencies.
• Requisition equipment or supplies needed in the school health office.
• Maintain the school health office in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; maintain disaster and first aid kits for campus and field trips.
• Protect the confidentiality of student health information.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties, including production of reports, correspondence, forms, notices, rosters and referrals.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
• Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment.

Other Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Indoor work with no exposure to weather conditions; some outdoor work possible when responding to student needs during recess or fieldtrips.
• Exposure to ill children.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and bandages or ice packs; sitting for extended periods of time; standing or walking, kneeling and stooping; reaching overhead to retrieve or store materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency health treatment, preferably in a K12 public education environment.
• Ability to operate a computer to store or retrieve information; produce documents and reports using proprietary or mass market software programs such as MS Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with students, parents, school site staff and District staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and e-mail using appropriate etiquette.
• Ability to use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and business vocabulary.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school and one (1) year of clerical or office experience.

Additional Requirements

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.

*This position is eligible for Language Services premium pay

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; [phone], ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); [e-mail].

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, [phone] ext. 6278 or 6208, [e-mail]