What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Technician (Temporary Worker - High School) position at Palmer High School?
Position Profile
Position: Health Technician-Temporary Worker
Department/School: Palmer High School
Reports To: Principal
Schedule: Varies by assignment
Status:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Performs the day-to-day activities of providing student health and health related services according to District policies and procedures under the direction of the building administrator, in consultation with other school personnel. The Health Assistant may carry out tasks delegated by the school nurse, including but not limited to giving medications and administering first aid, monitoring students for safety, assisting with students’ personal care, but does not make decisions that require the judgment of a nurse. Additionally, the Health Assistant may support the communication/behavioral/safety/other health needs of students, as appropriate. This is a year-to-year position, depending on the individual school's needs as determined by the principal. This is a four-hour a day position ONLY on days when students are in school.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Medication administration
- Performs minor first aid; contacts parent when indicated
- Assists with updating and maintaining health files and computer records (e.g., health problems, emergency numbers)
- Maintains health room log and health-related documentation (e.g., minor head injury letter, accident form, etc.)
- Assists with health and health related screenings (e.g. pediculosis, vision & hearing, etc.) and appropriate follow-up
- Assists with personal care, monitoring students for safety and supports communication needs of students
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs health and health-related tasks as required by principal and duties delegated by other appropriate health and health related professionals.
- May be assigned to support the health and health related needs of a specific student
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES and SKILLS
- Maintains confidentiality
- Communicates clearly
- Follows verbal and written instructions
- Follows established procedures as outlined in the CDPHE publication Infectious Disease Guidelines for School Personnel
- Follows established guidelines as outlined in Emergency Guidelines for Schools
- Works independently
- Establishes rapport with students, staff and parents
- Demonstrates understanding of and follows universal (standard) precautions
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR/ First Aid certificate (District 11 can provide training)
- District 11 Medication Administration Training and Health Tech Orientation (provided by District 11 Nurses)
- Dependable, reliable and flexible
- Experience working with children preferred
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS /WORKING CONDITIONS
- Reports to Principal or designee
- Work generally performed in the school environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical stamina to meet the requirements of this job description, including frequent walking, lifting 50 pounds, bending and standing.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.
NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442
The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R