What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Assistant position at Chicago High School for the Arts?
The Chicago High School for the Arts is accepting applications for a Healthcare Assistant for the school year 2024-2025Job IdentificationTitle : Healthcare AssistantDepartment : HealthcareClassification : Full-timeResponsibilities included but not limited to :
- Provides quality first aid care to students and school community
- Maintain and update centralized health records in files and associated systems
- Maintain and update individual health schedules and records of health information
- Monitor health supplies, first aid kits, and related materials
- Maintain health reports and referrals
- Maintain site list of significant health conditions and children receiving medication
- Discreetly handle and meet confidentiality standards regarding children's records and sensitive information pertaining to children and families.
- Utilizes and adheres to community, state, and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students
- Additional duties as assigned.QualificationsSkills, Abilities, and Knowledge
- Must be able to analyze information data and operate a computer and associated school systems
- Must have command of communication, both written and verbal
- Ability to meet deadlines and address high priorities
- Experience in a public school setting / classroom-based setting
- Experience with individuals with disabilities
- Experience with families and family education
- Work with interdisciplinary teamsValues
- Demonstrate ChiArts core values and deep commitment to the mission, vision, and priorities.
- Value all community members and students; promoting health practices that provide equal, inclusive access to opportunities and resources to general and diverse learner populations
- Ability to build authentic relationshipsTrainingParticipate in training where required, which includes but is not limited to :
- CPR and first aid techniques
- Health and safety practice procedures and knowledge of equipment
- Filing and record-keeping techniques
- Follows procedures as required by charter authorizer, including Chicago Public Schools requirementsEducation and licensing
- A certified Nurse Assistant license is required
- Associates degree preferredSALARY AND BENEFITS :
- Full-time position
- Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Benefit package included for full-time employees onlyThe Chicago High School for the Arts ("ChiArts") began its life as part of a quest for greater diversity among Chicago's arts and cultural institutions. ChiArts continues that quest by building holistic diversity at all levels, including students, faculty, staff, and board of directors. As part of that continuing quest, ChiArts embraces and carries into effect the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. Learn More