Health Assistant

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools St. Jerome Catholic School - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

St. Jerome Catholic Parish and School

Job : 5570171

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Elementary Health Assistant Job Description

Position Title:

Elementary Health Assistant

Supervisor:
Principal or Designee

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the principal, administrator, or designee, the Health Assistant implements a comprehensive school wellness program that promotes the general health and well-being and safety of the students, staff, and visitors; performs general health office duties in accordance with state and diocesan health laws and district procedures; and does related work as required.

• Spiritual Growth
  • Strives to achieve the philosophy and goals of Catholic education as well as the Mission of the School
  • Promotes and upholds Gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
  • Provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today's Church and society
  • Works towards the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom, school environment, and the entire school community
  • Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the school
• Supervision
  • Assure that state and diocesan reporting requirements are adhered to.
  • Limited supervision to use independent judgment when performing duties
• Examples of Duties
  • Screens ill or injured students according to established procedures; administers routine first aid, determines if a student remains at school, or parent contact is made to pick up the ill or injured child, with further instructions given.
  • Records all information on the health status of students on individual health records and/or clinic visits; screens student records for proper immunizations (verified through state program); alerts parents of needed immunizations and maintains communication until records of immunizations are provided; provides copies of updated information to selected personnel.
  • Ensures all eligible students comply with sports physicals
  • Monitors staff compliance with diocesan health and safety requirements
  • Prepares and arranges for yearly vision and hearing screenings, and makes necessary professional referrals and follow-up
  • Communicates to help control the spread of contagious diseases by following procedures specified by the school’s policies and procedures in conjunction with the State guidelines;
  • Assists with verification of selected pupil absences by telephone contacts with parents; readmits students to school who have been out with a communicable disease, extended illness, injury, or surgery; completes student accident reports.
• Administers prescribed medication as ordered by the physician and/or parent
  • Assembles and distributes first aid kits for classrooms or sports activities; responsible for maintaining and requisitioning first aid and health supplies
• Provides a wide variety of routine clerical and typing work
  • Maintains the health office in a clean and orderly manner
  • Follows sanitizing protocols to isolate and remove any bodily fluids on campus
• Provide excuses for physical education to students when they are assigned, per school policy
  • Maintains all student/staff medical records with confidentiality and discretion
• Professional Growth
  • Continued professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications
  • Keeps informed of current practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
  • Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
  • Attends Diocesan-sponsored in-services and meetings
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services
  • Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
  • Maintains personal professional development records
• Additional Job Functions
  • Assist with crisis management as assigned.
  • Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal

• Completes Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan…