CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION:   HEALTH AND SAFETY                                                                                                                  

TITLE:                     HEALTH ASSISTANT

CALENDAR:             HEALTH ASSISTANT FULLTIME

                                HEALTH ASSISTANT PART TIME

SALARY:                  GRADE 112

Job Goal: 

Administer and deliver health services to each student and create a climate of health and well-being on the assigned campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician Level 1, or LPN License.
• Current CPR/BLS/First-aid Certified 
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Core Job Functions:

• Provides basic first aid to school site students, staff, and campus visitors
• Performs medical procedures such as diabetic care, tube feedings, catheterizations, seizure care, and other medical duties as prescribed by medical professionals (with appropriate training and delegation by the supervising registered nurse)
• Administers rescue medications such as SVNs, inhalers, EpiPens, Klonopin, rectal Diastat, etc., as prescribed by medical professionals (with appropriate training and delegation by the supervising registered nurse)
• Administers daily prescription and over-the-counter medications to students in accordance with school board policy under the supervision of the district nurse and maintains accurate records of medication given.
• Review student immunization records to ensure state compliance
• Screens new students for vision, hearing, and immunization history
• Organizes health office by setting up student health files, staff emergency cards, medication logs, and substitute file
• Reviews all student health files and emergency information for any health concerns and informs supervising district RN.
• Orders and maintains school health and first aid supplies
• Inputs daily student health office visits in Infinite Campus
• Completes accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents where the student is seen by a medical professional, or 911 is called.
• Compiles periodic and year-end reports for state and district
• Duplicates and distributes approved educational and instructional materials on health to teachers, parents, and students
• Provides hygiene-related demonstrations and services in the classroom as needed (hand washing)
• Acts as liaison between teachers, parents, students, and administrators
• Arrange parent conferences for special health issues
• Assists parents in utilizing available community resources such as the Chandler CARE Center, Lion’s Club, etc.
• Notifies principal and RN in any and all emergencies
• Notifies principal and RN of any situation that might be considered child abuse or neglect
• Notifies RN of any infectious or contagious diseases that might require exclusion of the student from school
• Attends annual district mandatory health-skills fair (Fall) and district in-service (Spring)
• Adheres to all policies, regulations, and district rules
• Performs related duties as requested
• Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by the district nurse

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict-resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner.

Physical Requirements – Working with Students

Positions in this classification typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to the job. Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.  Employees may be required to lift or exert up to 30 pounds of force to move objects occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force to move objects frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects constantly.   The physical demands 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 essential functions.