School Health Assistant — CPR/First Aid Certified

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a health care assistant to support the school clinic. You will admit and discharge students, administer medications, assist with health screenings, and handle clerical tasks while maintaining documentation and communications with parents and staff.

The role requires First Aid/CPR/AED certification and the ability to work with students, families and school personnel in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene.
• Knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine immediate treatment.
• Ability to obtain medical assistance during emergencies.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents professionally.

Responsibilities

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Administers medication as prescribed, following proper procedures and policies.
• Maintains appropriate medication documentation.
• Performs specialized healthcare procedures as prescribed.
• Treats minor injuries and health emergencies.
• Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
• Assists school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
• Processes student attendance daily, at principal’s discretion.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
• Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May run health or attendance reports from the student information system

Skills

First Aid CPR AED

Medical knowledge

Clerical tasks

Communication skills

Emergency response

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a health care assistant to support the school clinic. You will admit and discharge students, administer medications, assist with health screenings, and handle clerical tasks while maintaining documentation and communications with parents and staff.

The role requires First Aid/CPR/AED certification and the ability to work with students, families and school personnel in a professional manner.