Health Assistant I Substitute

JOB

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

HEALTH ASSISTANT I

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide health services to free the school nurse from routine work related to the health program; administer routine first aid and emergency treatment to ill or injured students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Perform basic first aid for school injuries E;

assess seriousness, notify appropriate parties and fill out accident reports E;

screen student symptoms to identify illness E;

determine need to be brought to attention of nurse E;

notify parents if necessary E;

inspect for communicable diseases and/or parasites E;

administer prescribed medication E;

record on proper forms E;

monitor blood sugar results on designated students E;

consult with nurse, teachers and parents to assure proper diabetic management E;

record and file immunization and CHDP records E;

send follow up notices to parents E;

maintain list of students who have incomplete records E;

arrange for vision and hearing, scoliosis and general health referral screenings E; coordinate screenings E;

contact parents E;

record results E; prepare follow up lists E; maintain the health office E;

keep supplies replenished E;

prepare first-aid kits E;

maintain log of students coming into the health office E;

assist the school nurse with special education assessments E;

obtain preliminary information E;

type health and developmental summaries E;

set up equipment for a variety of assessments E;

collect and prepare materials used for classroom health education presentations and individual student needs E;

acquire necessary equipment for presentations E;

assist in scheduling E;

provide routine, factual information to the public

E; maintain operational records E;

compile summaries E;

perform clerical detail work involved in setting up a variety of tests and screenings E;

record health information and test data E;

prepare lists of health defects and/or problems E;

prepare annual reports on CHDP's, Immunizations, Vision and Hearing for the District, County and State E;

coordinate dental screenings with community dentists E;

record results, follow up on any emergencies and refer to appropriate agency E;

assist nurse in documentation of all possible child abuse cases E;

schedule Family Life presentations and prepare handouts E;

review all incoming student cum files to determine if student meets California immunization laws E;

operate a variety of medical office equipment including a computer terminal, copy machine, typewriter and intercoms E;

use first aid equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, blood pressure monitor and height and weight scale E;

perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
Standard office practices, procedures and equipment; Basic recordkeeping techniques; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Health and safety regulations; Technical aspects of field of specialty; Objectives and procedures related to the school health program; First aid and CPR techniques and practices.

Ability to:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Maintain routine records; Learn department and program objectives and goals; Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field; Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Understand and work within scope of authority; continued Work independently with little direction; Observe health and safety regulations; Work confidentially with discretion; Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports; Type 35 words per minute; Understand and relate to children with special needs; Administer first aid and CPR.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School and one year experience working with children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Basic First Aid Certificate from an approved institution or the equivalent of a one semester course of study; current CPR certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Office environment.

Physical Abilities:
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time;

Hearing and speaking to exchange information;

Lifting heavy objects;

Bending at the waist; Turning/twisting;

Walking;

Seeing to read various materials.

Hazards:
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals;

Contact with blood and other body fluids;

Potential for contact with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases;

Fumes from disinfectants.

Approved: 02/25/98