SCHOOL HEALTH ASST

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public school district in Florida is seeking a School Health Assistant who will support student health needs by performing first aid, conducting health screenings, and maintaining health records. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and completion of required training within thirty days of employment. The role embodies significant responsibilities within a school setting while providing a supportive environment for students with a focus on health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Completion of OCPS Comprehensive Health Assistant training required.
• Ability to perform basic first aid duties.
• Experience with medication dispensing and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and care for ill students.
• Review immunization records and maintain medical documents.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings.

Skills

Communication

First Aid

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

OCPS Comprehensive Health Assistant training

Job description

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Salary Schedule

Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform school-based duties associated with the daily operation of the clinic. Employees in this classification function at an entry level capacity and perform basic first aid duties associated with treating sick or injured student. Performs related work as directed.

Examples Of Essential Functions

Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.

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.

Notifies parents in case of medical emergencies or illness; fills out emergency forms; files forms for later retrieval.

Maintains medication forms to dispense medication to students; tracks amounts given; sends records to parents; prepares weekly and monthly reports.

Records number of students seen and purpose for clinic visitation; tracks number of students as well as statistical data relating to reasons for clinic visitation.

Implement knowledge of the Response to Intervention model in both academic and behavioral structures.

May perform general clerical duties, as needed.

Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.

Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Marginal Functions

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs related duties as directed.

Minimum Training And Experience

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, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions. Training must be complete within thirty (30) days of entering the position.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances.

The Orange County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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