Job Details

Health Assistant I

Santa Maria Bonita School District (CA)

$18.30 Hourly

Santa Maria, CA

Part Time/On Call

Continuous

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide health services to free the school nurse from routine work related to the health program; administer routine first aid and emergency treatment to ill or injured students.

Representative Duties

Perform basic first aid for school injuries; assess seriousness, notify appropriate parties and fill out accident reports; screen student symptoms to identify illness; determine need to be brought to attention of nurse; notify parents if necessary; inspect for communicable diseases and/or parasites; administer prescribed medication; record on proper forms; monitor blood sugar results on designated students; consult with nurse, teachers and parents to assure proper diabetic management; record and file immunization and CHDP records; send follow up notices to parents; maintain list of students who have incomplete records; arrange for vision and hearing, scoliosis and general health referral screenings; coordinate screenings; contact parents; record results; prepare follow up lists; maintain the health office; keep supplies replenished; prepare first-aid kits; maintain log of students coming into the health office; assist the school nurse with special education assessments; obtain preliminary information; type health and developmental summaries; set up equipment for a variety of assessments; collect and prepare materials used for classroom health education presentations and individual student needs; acquire necessary equipment for presentations; assist in scheduling; provide routine, factual information to the public; maintain operational records; compile summaries; perform clerical detail work involved in setting up a variety of tests and screenings; record health information and test data; prepare lists of health defects and/or problems; prepare annual reports on CHDP's, Immunizations, Vision and Hearing for the District, County and State; coordinate dental screenings with community dentists; record results, follow up on any emergencies and refer to appropriate agency; assist nurse in documentation of all possible child abuse cases; schedule Family Life presentations and prepare handouts; review all incoming student cum files to determine if student meets California immunization laws; operate a variety of medical office equipment including a computer terminal, copy machine, typewriter and intercoms; use first aid equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, blood pressure monitor and height and weight scale; perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Standard office practices, procedures and equipment; Basic recordkeeping techniques; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Health and safety regulations; Technical aspects of field of specialty; Objectives and procedures related to the school health program; First aid and CPR techniques and practices.

Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Maintain routine records; Learn department and program objectives and goals; Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field; Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Understand and work within scope of authority; Work independently with little direction; Observe health and safety regulations; Work confidentially with discretion; Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports; Type 35 words per minute; Understand and relate to children with special needs; Administer first aid and CPR.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School and one year experience working with children.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Basic First Aid Certificate from an approved institution or the equivalent of a one semester course of study; current CPR certificate.

Working Conditions

Environment: Office environment.

Physical Abilities: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; Hearing and speaking to exchange information; Lifting heavy objects; Bending at the waist; Turning/twisting; Walking; Seeing to read various materials.

Hazards: Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals; Contact with blood and other body fluids; Potential for contact with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases; Fumes from disinfectants.