JOB CLASS:  7273

JOB TITLE:    HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANT

Job Summary:

The primary goal of the Health Services Assistant is to care for student health, injuries and/or illnesses in an expedient and safe manner. The Health Assistant works with parents, students, and school medical personnel for the control and prevention of disease and for the development of optimum health of each student.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. High school graduate or equivalent is required.
2. Current CPR certification required.
3. First Aid Certification required.
4. Ability to react quickly, calmly, and decisively in a crisis.
5. Computer experience with word processing, data entry, and databases preferred.
6. A minimum of 3 years experiences working in health care, preferred

Reports to:

The Health Services Assistant works under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse (LSN) and reports to the building principal in matters of school building administration.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Provides appropriate emergency care of illness or injury to students and staff in accordance with school district policy and procedure, and as directed by the LSN.
2. Assists in the control of communicable diseases according to procedures.
3. Administers oral, inhaled, and topical medications to students as delegated by the LSN.
   1. On receiving new medication with prescriber’s written order and parent’s permission, notifies LSN.
   2. Consults with LSN regarding dosage, schedule for administration, side effects, expected effects, and other pertinent data regarding medication.
   3. Keeps accurate records of medications brought to the Health Office and records each administration of medication on the individual Student Medication Record.
4. Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding students and their families.
5. Notifies LSN and building Principal of serious incidents, significant health problems, and referrals.
6. Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.
7. Performs all other health-related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school health program.
8. Provides a variety of health screenings in conjunction with LSN.
9. Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
10. Lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance and sit for 4 hours or more.
11. Hold arms in an extended position above the waist level for extended lengths of time due to data entry into a computer.
12. Other duties as assigned by LSN or principal.

Communication/Documentation:

1. Channels requests for health-related information and nursing services to the LSN.
2. Completes “Health Office Visit” form to document each student seen in the Health Office including their chief complaint, treatment, and outcome for each student.
3. Assists LSN prepare and maintain a cumulative health record for each student. Documents results of screening and designated health information.
4. Collects and maintains student emergency cards.
5. Completes student/staff accident reports and routes them to building principal and LSN.

Working with Students with Special Health Needs:

1. Helps maintain a current confidential list of students with health conditions.
2. Communicates to the LSN any need for follow-up of student health problems.
3. Assists in adaptations to allow the student to function in the school setting as delegated by the LSN.

Health Office Maintenance:

1. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
2. Follows district policy regarding the cleaning of cots and equipment.
3. Follows district policy regarding infection-control measures.
4. Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies LSN of needed supplies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor, environmentally controlled.  Office/school environment including but not limited to telephones, personal interruptions, background noises.  Will require working with or near the public, parents, and with children and will be subject to sounds, scents, and other related environmental factors.  This position will require dealing with conflict and requires use of sound judgement.

Physical Demands: (example)

1. Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
2. Sitting for long periods of time
3. Hand and finger dexterity
4. Repetitive movement
5. Standing and walking intermittently throughout a typical work day
6. Must be able to kneel, squat, and sit on the floor for long periods of time
7. Must be able to bend at the waist, twist, and turn
8. Clarity of vision at varying distances to monitor students during indoor classroom activities and outdoor activities.

Terms of Employment:

1. Classified salary schedule based on verified experience
2. Classified benefits package
3. Hourly pay $14.95 - $19.85 contingent on verified education and experience
4. FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
5. Contract Days: 184
6. Hours per day:  7.5

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Classified Evaluation Plan.  The evaluation will be conducted by the Principal.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are require of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Contracts are with the district of Owensboro Public Schools

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D