Substitute Health Room Assistant

About the Role

On an on-call/substitute basis, this position provides daily health-related care to students under the direction of a licensed health care professional. The role focuses on preventing, identifying, and remediating health problems that may impair learning, social adjustment, or emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate written and computerized health records of all students and provide care for students in the health room.
• Maintain and track student immunization records to support reporting requirements for the Washington Department of Health.
• Document all health care provided to students in a timely manner.
• Distribute and implement health protocols as directed by the Health Clinician – RN.
• Monitor health plans to meet the medical, health, and safety needs of students, including medication authorization forms and self-carry medication forms required by District Policy.
• Administer prescribed medicines and treatments to students according to Washington State Law and District Board Policy, and document as directed by the Health Clinician – RN.
• Provide immediate first aid care in case of injury or sudden illness.
• Provide care for students with special physical needs as needed after receiving training and under the direction of the Health Clinician – RN, including but not limited to catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and supporting school and family in the remediation of head lice.
• Follow District Policy regarding prevention and control of communicable diseases, first aid in acute illness or injury, disaster preparedness, and safety and sanitation in the assigned building.
• Notify Health Clinician – RN in case of an outbreak of disease, and check immune-suppressed students’ schedules/classes for possible exposure.
• Check for medical conditions and medication prior to field trips. Provide teachers with necessary information and verify trained staff is assigned to field trips or attend as necessary.
• Manage health room medical supplies.
• Practice Universal Precautions to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
• Attend in-services, workshops, and meetings as directed.
• Perform vision and hearing screening as required and in accordance with the Washington State Codes.
• Cultivate and model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Reporting Relationships

Reports jointly to the assigned Health Clinician – RN, Building Principal, and the Director of Health Services.

Mental Demands

• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff, and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner.
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

Physical Demands

May be required to physically transfer students.

Requirements

• Current CPR/First Aid and AED certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Health care experience strongly preferred.
• Fingerprinting and background check to determine no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

Skills

• Excellent human relations, communication, and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Computerized record-keeping skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize student needs.
• Ability to maintain state/federal special education compliance requirements, including timelines involving special needs or medically fragile students.
• Ability to understand and maintain comprehensive student health care plans.
• Knowledge of community resources and family service agencies.
• Required to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both English and Spanish preferred.

Schedule

On call as needed.