Health Assistant

About the role

Responsible for administering student medication, managing student’s chronic health conditions, first aid care of students, and maintaining student records. Deals with information of a highly confidential nature. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Responsibilities

• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy; prepare medication for students attending field trips.
• Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
• Perform delegated procedures in accordance with the student’s health care plan and training by the school nurse consultant, such as supervision and/or assistance with the daily management of a student’s diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies.
• Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.
• Ensure enrolling students meet the Colorado State immunization requirements prior to entering school; notify parents and school nurse consultant of incomplete immunization and/or noncompliance; complete the annual immunization state report.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines.

Requirements

• First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado Education High School or Equivalent (Required)

Qualifications

• Position Type: Regular
• Primary Location: Redstone Elementary
• One Year Only: No
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 10 Fte
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 176
• Minimum Hire Rate: $17.80 USD
• Maximum Hire Rate: $22.63 USD
• Full Salary Range: $17.80 USD - $27.45 USD

Skills

• Position Type: Regular

Benefits

• This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

Pay

• Full Salary Range: $17.80 USD - $27.45 USD

Schedule

• Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.