What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Assistant position at Logansport Community School Corporation?
Job Description:
- Performs routine and technical tasks related to the school health services as delegated by the school nurse and principal.
Job Requirements:
- Perform tasks/treatments for students, provide first aid care for ill and injured students, administer medication as described in School Policy, and document in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Assist in selected screening programs and record/document results, keep reports for the nurse to review and follow up, perform clerical tasks as required, and perform other duties as assigned and delegated by the school nurse and/or principal.
- Complete and clear all pre-employment drug testing and Indiana background check requirements for school personnel.
Job Qualifications:
- High school graduate, clerical skills, current Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent, current CPR/AED certification, ability to use sound, mature judgment in taking appropriate action when direct supervision is not immediately available.
- Nursing experience and/or health care experience helpful, but not required.
- Ability to respect privacy rights of others and maintain confidentiality.
- Qualifications may be waived at the discretion of the principal.