Health Services Assistant Substitute

Position Overview: The School Health Office Assistant supports the school health office by performing a variety of health-related and clerical duties. This role is essential in promoting the health and well-being of students, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and providing necessary support to the school health office.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Health and First Aid:

• Assess injuries and perform first aid.
• Provide care to students with health needs.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Implement health care plans/emergency care plans for students with conditions such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, and severe allergies according to physician orders.

2. Health Information Management:

• Maintain accurate health information and student immunization records in compliance with state immunization laws.
• Keep electronic logs for student visits, care incidents, accidents, and medication administration.
• Collect and maintain student health data, including immunization records and screenings for vision and hearing.

3. Communication and Coordination:

• Contact parents/guardians as per district protocols.
• Keep teachers and relevant staff informed about students with special health needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with student support services, administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians to plan and implement accommodations for students with learning difficulties.
• Communicate with parents regarding student IEP health questionnaires via email or phone.

4. Health Education and Training:

• Provide health education materials and resources to teachers and staff.
• Educate students individually to assist them in making health-related decisions and developing self-care skills.
• Conduct and maintain staff health training sessions.

5. Clerical Duties:

• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, copying, distributing materials, answering/monitoring phones, and responding to emails.
• Submit necessary reports and order requisitions for supplies.
• Maintain health office cleanliness and organization
• Maintain and manage a calendar of assessments and IEP meetings to ensure timely submission of health portions.

6. Health Policy and Safety:

• Assist in the development and revision of school district health policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify and report environmental health and safety hazards for students and staff.
• Monitor and document incidents of infectious diseases.

7. Professional Development:

• Participate in professional development activities.
• Attend monthly online MNDH webinars.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in health-related fields is preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a school environment.
• Basic knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and basic office software.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Working Conditions:

• The position is based in the school health office, with occasional activities around the school premises.
• The role involves working with children who have various health needs and conditions.
• May require occasional participation in off-site professional development activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20