Student Wellness Assistant

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,307,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia seeks a part-time Student Wellness Assistant to support the school nurse in the clinic. This role includes clerical tasks, medical assistance, and data entry in the district system.

The position requires handling minor care, first aid, and coordination with parents and staff. Training is provided for medication administration and clinic procedures. Immediate start with 29 hours per week at $15.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Follow nurse instructions to assist in daily clinic operations.
• Document care in district electronic database per protocol.
• Administer minor care and first aid as directed by the nurse.
• Assist with medication administration after proper training.
• Answer clinic calls and report needs to the nurse.
• Maintain records and reports (immunizations, forms, daily/monthly reports).
• Support medically involved students with training as directed by the nurse.
• Assist with screening programs and communications with parents.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Transportation available

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year related work experience

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part-Time and Temporary; 29 Hours/Week - Flexible

General Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Department of Student Support Services, the position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the school nurse in the daily operation of the clinic. Medical support to the nurse will be expected upon successful completion of proper training.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent .
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), with certification in good standing, is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is preferred.
• Requirestimelyand regular adherence toestablishedwork schedules.
• Reliable transportationrequired.

Essential Job Functions

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed . The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Follow the school nurse's instructions and procedures to assist in the daily operation of the clinic.
• Document any care provided in the district’s electronic database and per protocol .
• Administer care to students as directed , contact parents as appropriate .
• Provide minor care and first aid as authorized by the school nurse.
• Assist with medication administration with the completion of proper training and when directed by the school nurse.
• Answer clinic phone calls; report any needs/requests/issues to the nurse.
• Assist the school nurse with the maintenance of records and reports (e.g., immunizations, physicals , emergency forms and daily or monthly reports).
• Assist with medically involved or medically fragile students with the completion of proper training as directed by the school nurse.
• Assist with screening programs.
• Keep the school nurse informed concerning student ' s conditions and needs, and pertinent conversations with parents and/or staff.
• Perform related work as required .
• Complete work in the time specified.
• Help maintain and support the school clinic .
• Provide assistance in other schools as directed by the Leadership Team when needed.

Physical Attributes

This position requires standing, lifting, walking up and down corridors, walking up and down stairs, hearing, seeing, balancing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, grasping, bending, pushing, reaching, the ability to perform CPR(if certified), and the ability to occasionallylift upto 50 pounds. Exposure to blood borne pathogens is apossibilityand proper PPE will be provided.

Student Wellness Assistant

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This job is also posted in Norfolk Public Schools

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.05 to $15.05 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute: Nurse

Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Norfleet , Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]