Care Assistant School Health - Partial Year - Grant (Full Time, Days)

About the role

This position provides routine patient care under the direction of the RN. The primary responsibilities include assisting with state mandated screenings, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining a clean and organized clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN and LPN with vision, BMI, and oral health screenings in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures accuracy of documentation and reviews health records.
• Enters screening data and interventions in the student cumulative health record.
• Documents screening and student visits in Frontline and NCH documentation systems.
• Maintains clinic cleanliness and ensures equipment and supplies are functional and organized.
• Picks up and delivers supplies to school health clinics.
• Performs first aid within scope of practice for students seeking care in the health clinic.
• Participates in educational sessions with the nursing team.
• Identifies students with chronic conditions and initiates contact with parents.
• Affords assistance with clerical duties as needed.
• Attends open house and school meet and greet events in conjunction with the team.
• Assists with connecting students with NCH telehealth appointments and providers.

Requirements

• Minimum Job Requirements: Certified nursing assistant or EMT license within the state of Florida; American Heart Association BLS; Level II Background Check.
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of school health experience, 2 years of pediatric experience, effective English and Spanish communication skills, basic computer knowledge, proficiency in medication calculations, knowledge of CDC and MDCPS Vaccine Schedule/Mandatory Vaccine Requirements, ability to work collaboratively with school staff and School health team, ability to provide direction, guidance, supervision, and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team, ability to uphold the standards established by the Department of Health, Miami Dade County Public Schools, and NCHS, ability to provide direction, guidance, supervision, and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team consistent with the objectives of the Mission and Vision of the Hospital.

Qualifications

• Education and Awareness: Required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), provided through the link below: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/