Health Assistant II substitutes will fill vacant positions on an on-call basis in our District schools and satellite programs. Duties include some or all of the following:
Per District guidelines, provide first aid for ill or injured students; contact parents or emergency contact to advise of student’s illness or injury; administer first aid and medications under general direction of LSN and follow up with students according to district policies.
Perform clerical functions related to record keeping and other general office functions. Input data and run reports from computer database; perform other clerical functions such as answering phones, opening mail, etc.; and assure adequate health and first aid supplies are stocked and maintained in good order.
Maintain a health record for each student including: set up and filing health records; provide basic information and update file as necessary; record incident/injury reports, health office visits and parent phone contacts.
Maintain immunization records by completing data for computer entry, send letters to parents or previous school regarding records as directed by LSN, inform LSN of missing records, prepare annual report for LSN review.
Carry out components of health care/emergency plans for students with disabilities and chronic health problems as delegated by LSN.
Assist in prevention and management of infectious illness by noting symptoms and reporting to LSN, sending letters to parents as directed by LSN, keeping all memos and letters updated and copied.
Alert LSN to possible physical/sexual abuse or neglect of students per policy.
Intervene in crisis situations by observing injury and accident scene; determine needs, administer CPR or appropriate first aid, and call 911 according to District policy and procedure.
Assist in implementation of vision/hearing screening as directed which may include screening, duplicating and distributing screening forms, recruiting and scheduling volunteer screeners, preparing and dismantling screening site and refreshments.
Other functions include but are not limited to:
Record any and all contacts from home school educators.
Provide health information to students as directed.
Other duties as necessary or assigned.
Requirements
The position requires candidates with a RN or LPN certification.
