| Location | Scottsdale, Arizona |
POSITION: Health Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services - Health
LOCATION: Archway Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
REPORTS TO: Director of School Nursing
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The school health assistants as delegated by the Registered Nurse are responsible for taking care of students and ensuring their good health and safety while on school premises. They assist the school nurses by handling routine health-related tasks and clerical duties. Furthermore, they should have a good ability to work with children, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to handle crises calmly and quickly along with sound knowledge of safety practices and health standards.
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the health assistant supports the daily activities of the school’s health office. Duties include first aid and safety, treating students, verifying immunization compliance, hearing and vision screening and administration of medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities may include various health tasks and clerical work in assisting students with health-related needs. The nature of work involves lifting, positioning, transferring, and aiding in bodily functions as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide appropriate care to students with illness or injury while on campus
Take vital signs
Provide basic first aid and CPR.
Under supervision of registered nurse may administer prescription medications
Contact parents/guardians to notify of illness or injury
Maintain and monitor immunizations records
Maintain proficiency with Power School charting of office visits, medication, hearing and vision and immunization compliance
Administer and record medications in Power School
Participate in health screenings. Vision and hearing
Must be able to attend hearing certification course
Provide care to disabled students
Maintain clean and organized health office
Maintain confidentiality of students and families
Demonstrates care, kindness, and respect for other school staff
Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths
Education: High school diploma or Equivalent at minimum. Associates degree preferred.
License and Certifications:CPR/First Aide . If one holds a license/certification such as CNA, LNA or Medical Assistant, licensure will need to be provided upon hire.
Preferred (not )Experience: 1-2 years working in healthcare setting or school health environment.
Special Skills:
Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint and Google Sheetsis highly preferred
Strong multitasking and time management skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with the registered nurse
Additional Requirements
Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be to move or position equipment up to 50pounds approximately.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.