Health Clinic Assistant- Elementary (Cedar Hill)

TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title:         Health Clinic Assistant                                   

Department:    Academics                                                      

Reports To:      Campus Principal

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt  

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

The Campus Health Clinic Assistant is responsible for assisting the School Nurse with daily health and compliance-related matters on the campus.  With appropriate training and supervision, this position will perform basic first-aid measures, when applicable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• As designated by school nursing personnel, assists self-directed students to take assigned medications that are kept in the school health office.
• Follows established school procedures for care and reporting of injuries and illness. Consults with school nursing personnel regarding unusual or difficult problems.
• Assists the school nurse in physical, visual, auditory and scoliosis screening examinations or other health screening tests of students and employees.
• Assists school nursing personnel with clerical tasks surrounding making referrals to parents resulting from screening procedures and physical examinations.
• Assists with immunization clinics by recording inoculations, preparing individuals and keeping order.
• Assists school nursing personnel in preparing health displays for the purpose of disseminating health and wellness information to students and staff.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, preferred
• Experience working in a School Health Setting, preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. 
• Work with frequent interruptions. 
• Repetitive motions and periods of prolonged standing. 
• Prolonged use of computers. 
• Possible pulling, pushing, and lifting of students when necessary. 
• Maintain emotional control under stress in a fast paced environment. 

**Note: Remote work is not available for this position.