What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Assistant position at Bastrop ISD?
**Job Description**
Job Title
**Health Assistant**
Evaluation Type
**Paraprofessional**
Department
**Assigned Campus**
Pay Grade
**P2**
FLSA
**Non-Exempt**
Date Revised
**May 2023**
Supervisor
**Principal/District Head Nurse**
Job Title
**Health Assistant**
Evaluation Type
**Paraprofessional**
Department
**Assigned Campus**
Pay Grade
**P2**
FLSA
**Non-Exempt**
Date Revised
**May 2023**
Supervisor
**Principal/District Head Nurse**
- BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:** Assist school nurse (RN) by assuming routine record keeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant Training preferred
- EXPERIENCE:** One-year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children
- Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Obtain Vision/Hearing, and Scoliosis Certification within 6 months of hire
- Knowledge of Immunizations required for schools
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
- Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
- Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure). Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
- Assist with screening activities including (but not limited to) vision, hearing, scoliosis, Acanthosis Nigricans, and measuring height and weight when needed.
- Escort students to and from clinic and assist students with disabilities as needed.
- Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
- Contact EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
- Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
- Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.
- Record information on student health records.
- Send out routine notices and/or referrals to parents.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
- Monitor and maintain data entry, reports, and records using district provided supplies and electronics.
- Make appointments for and maintain schedule of the school nurse (RN).
- Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
- Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- EQUIPMENT USED:** Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening
- SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** None
- **Tools/Equipment Used:** Standard medical clinic equipment; special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
- **Posture:** Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
- **Motion:** Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
- **Lifting:** Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students
- **Environment:** Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
- **Mental Demands:** Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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