Health Room Paraprofessional

Position Summary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Emergency services and health care of the sick and injured child.
• When appropriate, administer immediate first aid.
• Maintain a system of written/digital health records, which is functional in defining areas of need.
• Receive/collect health care data and report to Registered Nurse.
• Dispense medication.
• Bathroom students when necessary and provide student with clean clothing when necessary.
• Maintain guidelines related to confidentiality and reporting.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Observe good safety and health care practices at all times.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent plus health care training, first aid certification, CPR certification. Additional health care education or training a plus.
• Experience: Two (2) years working with school age children in a healthcare field. Will consider other related work experience.
• Certification: First aid and CPR
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Ability to work well with students, staff, parents, health care professionals, and the public.
• Ability to provide health care services under pressure.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal directions.
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to employ good and safe health care practices.
• Must have satisfactory evaluations.
• Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Must attend professional development/training as needed and as required.
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, up to six hours in an eight-hour day.
• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to thirty pounds without assistance in an indoor setting.
• Ability to get down on and up off of the floor independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone, via email, and in person to provide information and assistance.
• Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building.
• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate medical equipment (insulin pen, blood glucose monitor, catheter, ect), computer keyboard and other office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm.
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain patience and respect for others, even when in high stress situations.
• Contacts with other departments, outside organizations, and the general public: The job description as written will cover the most significant duties/responsibilities but does not exclude other work as assigned.
• Safety: Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Custom Questions
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications