Health Care Assistant #25 - Health Services

Representative Duties

• Administer basic first aid, medications and specialized treatment under the direct and indirect supervision of a credentialed school nurse and/or Public Health Nurse (e.g. G-tube feedings, catheterization, colostomy care, assist in delivery of diabetic care, etc)
• Compiles data for reports as requested by the school nurse, for the purpose of preparing required documentation
• Prepares documentation (e.g. immunization certificates, accident reports, inventory of supplies, exclusions, reports etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be requested
• Responds to inquires of staff and/or parents for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as requested
• Affords assistance in a variety of care and health-related instructional services
• Dispense medications according to physician instructions; maintain records of dosage including amount, time, medication, authorizations and related information
• Establish and maintain student health records and emergency cards; review, maintain and file physical exam and immunization records; contact other schools to request health records; provide health records to others according to District policy and procedure
• Track student immunization records; send notices to parents regarding immunization expiration; maintain related files
• Coordinate vision, hearing, scoliosis and various other screening tests and clinics for students as appropriate
• Perform first aid procedures in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents, physicians or paramedics as necessary
• Operate standard health instruments; operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of first aid supplies as necessary
• Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns

Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment
• Health and safety regulations
• Basic first aid and CPR procedures
• Clean and sterile treatment techniques
• Operation of a computer and assigned software
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Record-keeping techniques
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to screen students for various health and safety concerns
• Administer first aid and CPR
• Prepare and maintain student health records
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Respond effectively and appropriately to emergency situations
• Observe health and safety regulations
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Operate a computer and assigned software
• Work confidentially with discretion
• Develop and maintain co-operative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Itinerant position, requires active CA driver’s license and ability to provide self transportation between multiple sites daily
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described