Columbia Gorge Educational Service District

Job Description

School Health Care Assistant Title: Temporary School Health Care Assistant

Department: Health Services

Classification: Classified Staff

Supervised by: Program Director/Superintendent

Work Year: Temporary

Wage: $23.92 -$31.47 per hour Class A

Job Purpose Statement:

The School Health Assistant provides health care services to students and school communities served by the Columbia Gorge Education Service District.

Job Qualifications, Licensure, Certification:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience working in health or medical field
• At least 1-year experience (within the last 5 years) working with groups of children in a professional or volunteer capacity, or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job
• Bilingual preferred
• Current CPR/AED certification that meets AHA Red Cross Standards and states that the individual has successfully completed a skill/return demonstration
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for use on the job

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices underlying the special field of school health.
• Knowledge of state and local laws relating to health and social issues.
• Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.
• Communicate appropriately, collaboratively, and effectively with students, parents, administrators, other school personnel, health care providers, and community agencies.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs.
• Organize a health office and manage time.
• Be a self-starter or self-motivated.
• Use a computer and various software applications.
• Maintain records confidentially and comply with HIPPA and FERPA as needed.
• Ability to successfully complete training for: Medication Administration (ORS 339.867-870); Training for Emergency Glucagon Providers (ORS 433.800- 830); and Treatment of Severe Allergic Reaction (ORS 433.800-830). ORS 433.800 - requires individual trained to respond to a severe allergic reaction, and to administer emergency glucagon
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and demonstrate competency
• Consistently communicate in a professional manner
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Must demonstrate good penmanship and accurate spelling
  

Essential Job Functions:

1. Administer and document student medications following established school health services procedures
2. Perform first aid and delegated health care tasks for students with acute and chronic health conditions
3. Assist school and CGESD with immunization management
4. Provide emergency care, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as necessary
5. Complete daily health record documentation following established school health services procedures that is accurate and confidential
6. Communicate necessary information to appropriate school nurse, school personnel, and parents/guardians while maintaining confidentiality
7. Utilize personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff
8. Demonstrate ability to manage multiple and/or repetitive tasks
9. Carries out delegated nursing tasks for students and staff

Implements federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures related to school health services Implements state mandated screening programs

Implements laws, regulations, policies and procedures to control communicable disease within the school setting

Educational Skills:

Language & Communication:

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the public.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.

Mathematical:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or apply standardized statistical procedures.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  

Workplace Expectations:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other district staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.
• Demonstrates professional character in all job responsibilities.
• Displays courteous, polite disposition, exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the agency.
• Attend trainings related to professional growth to stay current on best practices.

Physical Requirements:

1. In an eight-hour day employee may:

• Employee may use hands for repetitive:

{x} Single Grasping {x} Pushing and Pulling { } Fine Manipulation

1. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

{ }Yes {x}No

1. Employee may need to:

1. Bend { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
2. Squat { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
3. Climb Stairs { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
4. Lift { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

2. Lifting:

{ } Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{x} Light Work: Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{ } Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{ } Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{ } Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

As mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and or Department of Human Services, any instances of suspected child abuse.

Agreement

I have reviewed the requirements and expectations for the above position and understand its content. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for the knowledge of its contents.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principle functions required of this position, the level of knowledge and the skill typically required and the scope of responsibility.

I, have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand the expectations required for this position and that a copy of this job description will become part of my personnel file.

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