School Health Assistant , II - Iao Intermediate

Overview

Description School Health Assistant I and II are considered full-time at 6½ hours per day. The authorized level of the position is School Health Assistant II. Applications are being accepted down to the School Health Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range
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School Health Assistant I, SR-09: $2,356.02 per month;
School Health Assistant II, SR-11: $2,549.00 per month.

• Administers emergency first aid care to ill or injured students.
• Takes temperature, allows students to rest in health room as necessary, and periodically observes and talks to students to determine symptoms of illness.
• May administer oral and topical medications only in accordance with strict program guidelines (i.e., parental request, physician’s order, school health nurse’s approval, and school administration approval).
• Contact parents or guardians of ill or injured students to inform them of their child’s illness or injury as necessary.
• May call for ambulance service in emergencies.
• Under direction of the school health nurse, performs health-related screening tests (e.g., hearing and vision) and participates in health surveys; takes throat swabs in rheumatic fever surveys and measures height and weight as needed.
• Completes appropriate records; refers health records indicating health problems to the school health nurse.
• Makes visual surveys of school buildings and grounds to identify hazards and collaborates with the school health nurse and principal to address hazardous conditions.
• May provide basic health instruction to students.
• May orient and supervise volunteers to assist in conducting screening tests.
• May render emergency first aid care to school staff; administers CPR as necessary.
• Maintains a clean health room with adequate supplies and equipment.
• Provides resource information to school staff and recognizes at-risk symptoms for referral.
• Acts as liaison between home, school, and community in collaborative health services/activities.
• Coordinates health-related speakers to aid class curriculum when requested.
• Disseminates and coordinates information to employees on wellness activities/events for staff as directed by the school principal.
• Advocates a positive health and wellness program for the school.

Basic

Education Requirements:

Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent, with the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions, and a high level of verbal skill.

Experience Requirements: Exceptions and substitutions apply per the specification. Applicants must have the experience described below and in the table below:

• General Experience
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  Work experience involving working with people, establishing and maintaining relationships, observing/supervising activities of individuals for medical or therapeutic purposes, counseling, screening, or serving as an informational resource; may include teaching, leadership in community groups, or other team-based activities. Must be continuous and may be paid or volunteer.
• Specialized Experience
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  Experience demonstrating basic health knowledge and practices (e.g., hygiene, sanitary practices, symptoms of common illnesses) and ability to use a computer/data processing systems. Examples include homemaker work with child care, para-medical/nurse’s aide, homecare facilities operator, or similar roles.

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nursing or related field may substitute for one year of general experience and two years of specialized experience.
• Community college program in medical assisting, human service, practical nursing, or similar curriculum may substitute for one year of general experience and one year of specialized experience.
• Formal coursework in health and personal hygiene, child care, and home management may substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Current certifications in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent are required at time of employment. If yes, submit copies of valid, unexpired certifications. Certifications must be completed in person or via blended simulation learning (online coursework with in-person skills…