Health Assistant

Spiritual Growth

Strives to achieve the philosophy and goals of Catholic education as well as the Mission of the School.

Promotes and upholds Gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.

Provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today's Church and society.

Works towards the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom, school environment, and the entire school community.

Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the school.

Supervision

Assure that state and diocesan reporting requirements are adhered to.

Limited supervision to use independent judgment when performing duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Screens ill or injured students according to established procedures; administers routine first aid, determines if a student remains at school, or parent contact is made to pick up the ill or injured child, with further instructions given.
• Records all information on the health status of students on individual health records and/or clinic visits; screens student records for proper immunizations (verified through state program); alerts parents of needed immunizations and maintains communication until records of immunizations are provided; provides copies of updated information to selected personnel.
• Maintains all student/staff medical records with confidentiality and discretion.
• Maintains the health office in a clean and orderly manner.
• Follows sanitizing protocols to isolate and remove any bodily fluids on campus.
• Provides excuses for physical education to students when they are assigned, per school policy.
• Maintains all student/staff medical records with confidentiality and discretion.

Professional Growth

• Continued professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications.
• Keeps informed of current practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
• Attends Diocesan-sponsored in-services and meetings.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and In-services.
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
• Maintains personal professional development records.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Completes Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy.
• Completes required Safe Environment Training and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrates personal self-discipline, is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Uses good judgment in daily encounters.
• Uses verbal and written language correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of proper sanitary and hygienic protocols.
• Maintains appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty Handbook.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable computer software.

Minimum Qualification

• Preference given to Catholic Health Assistant.
• If Catholic, willing to make a public Profession of Faith.
• If a Non-Catholic is willing to sign a Profession of Faith.
• Current Fingerprint clearance card.
• Up-to-date First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.