RE-1 Valley Schools is Hiring a Health Assistant - Substitute Near Sterling, CO
Position Type:
Support Staff/Health Assistant
Date Posted:
12/6/2023
Location:
District-Wide
Closing Date:
Until filled
Substitute Health Assistant
Part-Time
Hourly Rate: $13.65
No Benefits
Reports To :
School Nurse or Principal as needed for specific duties/daily routines
Qualifications :
Willing to be CPR/First Aid Certified
Willing to be medication certified
Heart for caring and mentoring to all students
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to quickly assess student needs and prioritize needs
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Description :
Health Assistant Substitutes needed periodically at school buildings 8.5 hour days, $13.18/hour
1. Provides basic health care and first aid to students
Acts as first responder in medical situation
Contacts parents of ill or injured students in accordance with school/health policies and if needed to prepare students to go home
Follows up on all Incident Reports with parents of students to check progress, health of child
Allows students to express emotional issues, talks with students to reassure and counsel
Contacts the School Nurse in case of major illness or serious injury, hospitalization, communicable diseases, repeated absences and repeated office visits
Educations students about their bodies/health as appropriate
All medical information and all visits to the nurses office as well as phone calls from parents/physicians entered into computers
Documents all care according to school policies and State of Colorado standards
Communicates effectively with School Nurse, staff and parents regarding health care needs and concerns for the purpose of referring students in need of further medical/dental treatment
Communicate with school office staff and be a team player in your office
1. Assists with Health Care Plans, Health Records, and Emergency Cards
Distributes health lists to appropriate staff, maintaining confidentiality
Provides lists to Nurse routinely
Maintains and updates emergency cards and health records
2. Annually checks immunization records on all students
Enters data in health folders and computer system, contacts parents with information missing/needed
Maintains a listing of students with exemptions and reason for exemption by name grade
Reports given to School Nurse
3. Dispense medication according to school policies and State of Colorado standards
Maintains and stores student prescription medications
Records and documents using appropriate paperwork
Completes incident reports when needed
Ensures all students receive prescribed medication on a day to day basis IN a confidential manner (may need to retrieve the student)
4. Keeps medications, first aid supplies and health room clean and orderly
Routinely checks emergency supplies, restocks as needed
Maintains medications for occasional staff use
5. Clerical and Data entry as needed
6. Updates CPR/First Aid certifications for self
7. Assists with Health Services projects as needed, assisting the School Nurse
Vision and hearing screenings: assist with organizing needed forms, sending emails to staff as needed, assisting with letters to parents and teachers
Maintains Screening lists - New students, parent or teacher request, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, & 9th
Maintains list of absent students for make-up screening or to be screened the following year
8. Studies and reads current laws and news to provide the best possible care for staff and students, strives to be informed to provide best services to parents, staff and students
9. Performs specialized treatments as delegated by the School Nurse (e.g. catheterization, blood sugar tests, gastrostomy-tube feedings) for the purpose of providing for and monitoring students' medical needs and/or testing
Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).
RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 2,100 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.
RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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