26-27 Eisenhower Elementary School, Health Assistant - CMA or CNA

About the role

The Health Assistant position at Norman Public Schools does not require a formal education but prefers previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, and clerical experience. The position requires completion of an orientation/training with the Health Services Coordinator, including various health services and medical conditions of students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet all students seeking assistance in the clinic and determine their individual needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, or procedures prescribed by a licensed physician as delegated by the building Principal.
• Provide first aid care to students with minor injuries, reporting significant findings to the Health Services Coordinator, supervising school nurse, and Principal.
• Absent from contacting parents/guardians of ill or injured students.
• Maintain and update student health records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain sickroom equipment and supplies after completing necessary training.
• Perform CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration.
• Specific training includes care of students with: Diabetes, Asthma, Allergic Reactions, and Seizure Disorders.
• Additional training covers nebulizer treatments, insulin, glucagons, epi-pen administration, urinary catheterization, gastrostomy or tube feedings, or other procedures required by the student's health plan.
• Assist in school immunization compliance and health screenings such as: hearing, vision, vital signs, and head lice checks.
• Help manage the computerization of school district operations, providing training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems.
• Utilize discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment to solve complex problems related to the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, and clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to complete orientation/training with Health Services Coordinator.
• Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration.
• Specific training in care of students with: Diabetes, Asthma, Allergic Reactions, and Seizure Disorders.
• Training in nebulizer treatments, insulin, glucagons, epi-pen administration, urinary catheterization, gastrostomy or tube feedings, or other procedures required by the student's health plan.