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Job description
Health AssistantResponsibilities Administer first aid and episodic care in accordance with school district policy and as delegated by school nurse to student. Arrange for transportation of students who become ill or are injured at school. Make appropriate referrals to nurse, social worker, chemical awareness counselor and other staff members as needed (i.e. pregnancy, drug use, acute chronic illness, attendance issues). Administer medication only to students having appropriate forms completed. As a member of the health team, is responsible for dissemination of information only to appropriate staff and support personnel (food services, transportation). Maintenance of accurate student health charts (i.e. initiate new/transfer student's health cards and collect, review, record and file health information). Issue first aid supplies to staff for classrooms and field trips. Filing, answering phone calls and other related functions for maintenance of an organized and effective health office, including maintaining a "Sub Notebook" to cover absences. Assist with enforcement of immunization regulations (i.e., no shots, no school). Provide student, parent and staff education as delegated by the LSN (e.g., Glo-germ, communicable disease information). Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) lead, participate in Crisis/Lockdown teams, and other building emergency procedures. Assist with student health screenings under the direction of the school nurse. Clean health office and equipment using appropriate products for Blood-Borne Pathogen control. Other duties as assigned by building administration and LSN.Qualifications List it as CPR/AED & First Aid certified. Respect for confidentiality of information. Ability and interest in working with students, parents/guardians, school staff. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills, including data entry and word processing. All education assistant applicants must have completed at least one of the following three requirements: At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or An associate degree or higher; or A paraprofessional certification PCA Certification Health assistant/CNA or hold a current CNA license. Starting pay is $20.21.
Worksite address
long prairie, MN, 56347, US
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