2025-26 Health Room Assistant II

Position: Health Room Assistant II, 6.5 hrs a day, 190 days a year
Location: Ellensburg School District 

*subject to move as needed between district buildings 
Reports to: Nurse Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Health Room Assistant II plays a vital role in supporting student health and well-being. Working
under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor, the position assists in implementing and revising care plans
in collaboration with the registered nurse. This role ensures students' health needs are met, contributes
to a safe school environment, and helps the district comply with state and federal health regulations.

Responsibilities:

•  Monitor students with special healthcare needs (i.e. diabetes, asthma, allergies, known seizure disorders) per       individualized health plans.
• Manage a school health room independently with off-site nurse supervision.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for students, staff, and visitors, following the Department of Health’s Guidelines for Illness and Injury at School. Assess conditions, administer appropriate care, notify parents, and call 911 when necessary.
• Monitor students on field trips, providing for healthcare needs.
• Administer medication per district policy.
• Serve as a Parent Designated Adult (PDA) for specific students when needed and appropriate.
• Maintain and update health records including immunization cards, health room logs into the student information system as well as student health files.
• Maintain and restock health room supplies as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with school nurses to report observations and receive guidance.
• Coordinate health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis) and train volunteers or staff as needed.
• Perform monthly checks on the site’s AED device and coordinate maintenance or repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on school health needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Understanding of CNA/MA principles and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of aseptic/sterile techniques and infection control practices.
• Willingness to act as a Parent Designated Adult (PDA) for designated students.
• Familiarity with medical supplies, equipment care, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in first aid and CPR.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with students, staff, parents, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing situations, and respond to new health issues.
• Ability to learn and follow policies and procedures established by the school, district, and State of Washington.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with school-age children is preferred.
• Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and sexual misconduct disclosure screening.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid Washington State CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) or MA (Medical Assistant) Certification.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical
demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assist in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing,
and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed
under a generally hazard-free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Representation: Public School Employees, Ellensburg Chapter
• Salary: PSE Salary Schedule
• Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision in accordance with the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include
medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board
(SEBB). School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority
Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). State of
Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

190 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days. Proated as applicable.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.Gylling@esd401.org . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.

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