What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Assistant position at The Blake School?
Job Description
Hopkins Public Schools has a partnership with area private schools to fund non-public-school health services. This position is hired and funded by Hopkins School District, not Blake. Employees in this position will follow the Hopkins Employee and Union guidelines. All direct services will be provided at the Blake Early Learning Center, Upper Elementary and Middle School campuses. The health assistant will work under the direction of the Blake nurse while on site.
Interested candidates may apply here.
Provides delegated health services and support to promote the health and well-being of students so they can be successful learners.
Essential Functions
The list below references the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Employees may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Required Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education And Experience
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Ideal candidates will have the following training but may instead complete such training upon employment.
Required Knowledge and Skills
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a standard office environment and school health office setting that requires moderate physical strength and agility to include sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and occasional lifting, moving and carrying of up to 20 pounds; requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform required job tasks. Performance of duties is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases and air/bloodborne pathogens; must be capable of responding to emergencies at the school site in a timely manner and performing CPR.
Working Environment
Position-specific Benefits information is available HERE
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
Keyword: Health Aide, Health, Nurse
Hopkins Public Schools has a partnership with area private schools to fund non-public-school health services. This position is hired and funded by Hopkins School District, not Blake. Employees in this position will follow the Hopkins Employee and Union guidelines. All direct services will be provided at the Blake Early Learning Center, Upper Elementary and Middle School campuses. The health assistant will work under the direction of the Blake nurse while on site.
Interested candidates may apply here.
- Location: The Blake School (Early Learning Center, Upper Elementary and Middle School divisions)
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
- Hourly Rate: $25.00
Provides delegated health services and support to promote the health and well-being of students so they can be successful learners.
Essential Functions
The list below references the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Employees may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
- Performs routine first-aid care to students with injuries and illness and conducts standardized first-aid follow-up procedures
- Performs non-routine (emergency) first-aid care to students with injuries and illnesses; determines the injury or illness and the proper standardized first aid treatment activity and follow-up procedures
- Determines the need to alert parents, Blake nurse and/or contact EMS
- Provides care to students with chronic medical conditions as delegated by the Blake nurse
- Administers medication as delegated by the Blake nurse; recognizes and reports suspected reactions to the Blake nurse and parent(s) and monitors students as necessary
- Uses safe practices when implementing OSHA guidelines with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious agents
- Communicates with the Blake nurse, staff and parents about student health concerns and needs
- Maintains clerical records and correct counts on medications
- Maintains daily visit logs and prepares accident reports
- Maintains and monitors records of student immunization, emergency and health information in school records and correspondence as delegated by the Blake nurse
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of Blake by demonstrating culturally competent and professional behavior when interacting with families and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a safe, collaborative and caring workplace environment
Required Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education And Experience
- Two (2) years post-secondary education
- One (1) year of health services experience
- OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA) training preferred
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Red Cross Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
Ideal candidates will have the following training but may instead complete such training upon employment.
- OSHA bloodborne pathogen training
- Abusive head trauma training
- Allergy response and medication training
- Overdose response and medication training
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Awareness of laws and regulatory issues governing public health, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Health
- Public health and safety protocols and regional healthcare issues
- Nutrition and health maintenance issues for children and young adults
- Principles of record keeping, including confidentiality and file management
- Computer applications related to the work
- Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Analyzing and identifying healthcare problems and coordinating efforts with the Blake nurse to recommend effective solutions
- Maintaining a calm demeanor in emergency and stressful situations
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team goals, objectives and activities
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a standard office environment and school health office setting that requires moderate physical strength and agility to include sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and occasional lifting, moving and carrying of up to 20 pounds; requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform required job tasks. Performance of duties is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases and air/bloodborne pathogens; must be capable of responding to emergencies at the school site in a timely manner and performing CPR.
Working Environment
- Work is performed in a school setting with a collaborative and joyful team.
- Nutritious and delicious school lunch is complementary and provided every day.
- Occasional travel by foot between two buildings (outside) is required.
Position-specific Benefits information is available HERE
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
Keyword: Health Aide, Health, Nurse
Salary : $25
