• JobID: 2744

Position Type:
Clerical/Health Assistant

Date Posted:
2/25/2022

Location:
Lincoln Center Elementary School

Date Available:
03/08/2022

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Health Assistant (Classification III) assigned to Lincoln Center. This 9-month position follows the school calendar, and works 6.5 hours per day, plus .5 hour unpaid lunch; Monday - Friday. Rate of pay is $22.08 per hour based on the 2020-22 master agreement between SSP School District #6 and OPEIU Local 12.

Application Process: To be considered for the position, submit online application at www.sspps.org. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Summary
Assist school nurse by maintaining routine recordkeeping activities, and providing health services. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a registered nurse or licensed school nurse.

Job Functions
Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed by the school nurse.
Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and scalp.
Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
Maintain a daily log of health office, activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Minnesota Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health service area.
Keep health office clean and sanitary.
Record information on student health records.
Maintain clinic supply inventory and notify registered nurse or licensed school nurse of supplies as needed.
Participate in staff development training programs as assigned.
Model the 1B Learner Profile for students, families and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Current LPN license is preferred.
Current first aid, CPR certification and medication administration experience.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of student health information.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students and parents.
Ability to recognize job limitations.
Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.

Job Type: Full-time