Health Aide, North Shore Elementary School

The job of “Health Aide” is established to perform a variety of medical activities and procedures necessary to meet the general and specialized health care needs of all students including those with exceptional needs in accordance with state law and district policy; to perform clerical duties including all forms, logs and reports relating to the Medical Billing Program; and to assist/perform with the School Nurse all student screening and documentation under the general supervision of the Principal. Trained by the School Nurse, the Health Aide will perform other related duties as assigned. Job Purpose/Statement(s): The job of “Health Aide/Clerk” is established to perform a variety of medical activities and procedures necessary to meet the general and specialized health care needs of all students including those with exceptional needs in accordance with state law and district policy; to perform clerical duties including all forms, logs and reports relating to the Medical Billing Program; and to assist/perform with the School Nurse all student screening and documentation under the general supervision of the Principal. Trained by the School Nurse, the Health Aide/Clerk will perform other related duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions: ·Assists in providing emergency nursing care to pupils who become ill or injured or who may require other physical or healthcare services at school. ·Administers first aid. ·Compiles and maintains student health records and referrals to physicians and community agencies . ·Transports injured students as directed. ·Maintains inventory of necessary health supplies and aids. ·Distributes health information. ·Recognizes and respects confidential student information. ·Deals tactfully and courteously with students, staff and the public. Job Requirements – Qualifications: Experience Required: Graduation from high school or equivalency and evidence of successful experience in working with children and adults required. Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required: Basic practices and procedures of first aid, CPR and specialized healthcare; understand basic symptoms of communicable diseases; and modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment. Licenses, Certificates, Bonding and/or Testing Required: A valid California Driver’s License and provide own transportation; a current First Aid Certificate; and CPR Training and current certification. UMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Health Aide/Clerk The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities. Rating Symbol Key: NP = Not Present - Does not exist F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time 1. STRENGTH: A. Standing 10% Walking 10% Sitting 80% B. Lifting O 25 lbs. Carrying O 25 lbs. Pushing O 10 lbs. Pulling O 10 lbs. 2. CLIMBING O BALANCING O 3. STOOPING O KNEELING O CROUCHING O CRAWLING NP 4. REACHING F HANDLING F FINGERING F FEELING NP 5. TALKING: Ordinary C Other O HEARING: Conversations C Other Sounds O 6. SEEING Acuity, Near C Acuity, Far O Depth Perception O Accommodation C Color Vision NP Field of Vision O 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis) 8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of reaching/handling/fingering are calculator and telephone, papers, reports and; communicating are conducts telephone conversations, verbally reviews reports and records; visual acuity/accommodation; talking/hearing are conversations with students, general public in preson andvia telephone; seeing are computer screen, bulletin board. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Health Aide/Clerk The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job. Key to Environmental Factors Rating: NP = Not Present in the Job Environment O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 Time S = Seldom - Under 5% of Work Day F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 Time C = Constantly - 2/3 or More Time. 1. ENVIRONMENT: Inside 90% Outside 10% 2. EXTREME COLD NP 3. EXTREME HEAT NP 4. WET/HUMID NP 5. NOISE (IN DECIBELS) 65 decibels VIBRATION NP Other Hazard/s NP Comments Regarding "Noise" = General office conversation and equipment Comments Regarding "Mechanical Hazards" = Copier, opening boxes, stapler Comments Regarding "Burn Hazards" = Copier Comments Regarding "Fumes" = Copier Comments Regarding "Odor Exposure" = Copier Comments Regarding "Dust Exposure" = Paper dust 6. HAZARDS: Mechanical S Explosives NP Electrical NP Radiant Energy NP Burns S Other Hazards NP 7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Fumes S Mists NP Odors S Gases NP Dusts S Poor Ventilation NP 8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: Latex Gloves 9. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 2 3 4 5 6 7 Numbers encircled by ( ) indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above. 10. SUMMARY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMENTS: Exposures are generally limited to office hazards/conditions such as paper dust and cuts, staples, and office machines (e.g. copier). Bear Valley Unified School District PO Box 1529, 42271 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 "Educate - Inspire - Prepare!" Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification - Please Attach Copies to the EdJoin Application