Supervisor: Building Administrator or designee 

Classification: Classified

FTE: .88 (7 hours per day) 

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start Date: August 2021

Salary is based as per the Classified Salary Schedule - level H, plus a comprehensive benefit package. 

Job Goal:

Under the direction of the School Nurse, the Health Assistant is an integral member of the Health Office who will primarily provide direct care to our students in the Additional Care room.  An employee in this position is expected to provide exceptional care to students. The Health Assistant will be scheduled to run the care center during school hours with support from the school nurse. Due to the interpersonal nature of working with students, a positive attitude and warm personality are considered essential characteristics of a Health Assistant.  This position requires strong confidentiality and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
2. Basic medical procedures.
3. Experience working in health or medical field desired.
4. Medical record keeping management experience desired.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with parents, school staff, administration staff, and public.
6. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidences and understands student information privacy rights.
7. Sound oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to exercise tact, patience and courtesy when working with students and staff.
9. Strong interpersonal/human relations skills.
10. Knowledge of computers and educational applications.
11. Other qualifications as may be established by the District.

Essential Functions: 

1. Regular attendance and punctuality.
2. Maintain health room logs.
3. Maintain contact tracing logs.
4. Cleaning and sanitation of Additional Care room.
5. Maintaining additional care areas.
6. Communicate all urgent needs and barriers to school nurse.
7. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
8. Maintain accurate records and collect data.
9. Implement medical and safety protocols.
10. Appropriately respond to and direct students.
11. Maintain confidentiality in all phases of work, i.e. records, meetings, parent rights, etc.
12. Use computer technology proficiently.
13. Complete all district required training.
14. Complete additional medical training as required for the job.
15. Maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents and staff.
16. Ability to multi-task and work independently with high degree of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.