Substitute - Clinic Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Administers medication as prescribed, following proper procedures and policies.
• Maintains appropriate medication documentation.
• Performs specialized healthcare procedures as prescribed.
• Treats minor injuries and health emergencies.
• Contact emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
• Aids school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
• Processes student attendance daily, at principal’s discretion.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
• Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene.
• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must be First Aid/CPR, AED certified and maintain current certifications within the first three months of employment.
• Strongly prefer LPN, CNA, or EMT.

Benefits

Benefits Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.