Per Diem/PRN Health Assistant- 26/27 SY Parker, CO

General Job Description

The Health Assistant serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment. Line of Authority/Reports to: The Health Assistant shall be directly responsible to the Principal.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• CO State and FBI Fingerprinting Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
• Two years of successful health related experience preferred.
• Current Certificate of Completion for Hearing and Vision Screening Training. (Preferred)
• School experience preferred with a working knowledge of school organization and procedures.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact school community with an ability to build strong relationships.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers and the general public.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Able to provide quality triage healthcare with an ability to intervene with actual and potential health problems.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, word, etc.) and familiar with other related software programs.
• Ability to work independently prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to maintain an efficient filing system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in performing assigned tasks, adopt effective courses of action, and deal effectively with parents, staff, and the general public requiring knowledge of school policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

Duties And Areas Of Responsibility

• Works under the direction of the School Nurse.
• Assist with the maintenance of policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health program.
• Assist with the provision of first aid care and medically prescribed services (per the state's nurse practice acts and scope of practice).
• Assist with the update of scholar medical files throughout the school year.
• Assist with the inventory and stocking of school medical supplies and first aid kits.
• Assist with the storage and administration of school supplied treatments and any parent-supplied medications.
• Serves as a health resource person for school staff and faculty.
• Partners with parents on health needs of children/scholars and communicates plan to appropriate personnel - and includes tracking and making changes as needed.
• Recommends corrective action/intervention where problems are identified.
• Assist With The Provision Of Screening Services For Vision screening and referral as needed per state guidelines
• Hearing screening and referral as needed per state guidelines
• Aid with parent notification regarding any vision/hearing screening results that do not meet state criteria, follow up on notifications, communicate diagnosis and any school accommodations to appropriate personnel as well as completion of required state reports.
• Aid with scholar immunization compliance per state requirements.
• Aid with parent notification of any deficits, and follow up with parents and administration as needed.
• Aid with education of staff as government requires regarding current health issues within the school and community environment.

Work Habits And Attitudes

• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
• Have a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
• Show initiative and resourcefulness.
• Perform accurate work in a timely manner.
• Mets deadlines and sets priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
• Works well with minimum supervision.
• Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
• Shows Sensitivity And Tact In Dealing With Others.
• Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
• Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
• Follows school policies and safety rules.
• Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
• Maintains a professional environment at all times.