School Health Assistant: First Aid & Student Wellness

Orange County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking an entry-level Health Assistant to support the daily operation of the school clinic under direct supervision. The role involves basic first aid, administering medication to students, reviewing immunization records, and coordinating with the Learning Community RN to ensure student well-being.

Responsibilities include vision/hearing screenings, documenting visits and preparing weekly and monthly reports, and maintaining medication forms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of OCPS Comprehensive Health Assistant training required or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience as determined by the Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS.
• Administers first aid for minor cuts and injuries and provides care for ill students (not chronic conditions).
• Reviews immunization records for compliance and completes/reviews medical records in students’ cum folders.
• Dispenses medication to students.
• Conducts vision/hearing screenings as well as scoliosis screening.
• Conducts follow-up on health screenings and referral to Learning Community-based RN as necessary.
• Assists with blood sugar monitoring (diabetes)/inhalers (asthma)/Epi-pen administration (allergies).
• Provides specialized care for chronically-ill/medically-fragile students as assigned by the Learning Community-based RN.
• Inspects for head lice.
• Administers CPR and other emergency procedures, as needed.
• Recognizes and reports child abuse/neglect.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking an entry-level Health Assistant to support the daily operation of the school clinic under direct supervision. The role involves basic first aid, administering medication to students, reviewing immunization records, and coordinating with the Learning Community RN to ensure student well-being.

Responsibilities include vision/hearing screenings, documenting visits and preparing weekly and monthly reports, and maintaining medication forms.