Support: Health Assistant- Upper Elementary

GLENPOOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: HealthAssistant

Reports to: Site Administrator

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt

Calendar: 9  month

SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the school nurse(s) in protecting the health of students and school personnel.  The health clerk functions under the supervision and direction of a certified school nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

• Assists with basic first aid and emergency care according to district policies and procedures
• Follows documented training, administers and records medications according to district policies and procedures and reviews all new medications with the school nurse
• Maintains a daily log of students seen in the nurse’s office
• Assists in keeping accurate health records for each student
• Reviews all student health history documents and discuss any health issues with the school nurse
• Contacts parents of ill children and send home according to district policies and procedures
• Follows documented training, assists with hearing and vision screenings on all students and verifies that students not passing the screening guidelines are referred to the school nurse for further evaluation
• Treats all students with dignity and respect
• Maintains confidentiality in all school situations and health matters
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Assist in supervision of students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  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, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  HS diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Certified in CPR and First Aid

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demanded described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally sit, walk or stand.  The employee will occasionally reach forward or above the head more than the average person will.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move and push up to 90 pounds, such as students and students in wheelchairs.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.”

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.  The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person is.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well being of students.”