What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Assistant position at VISTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY INC?
Why Vista?
Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.
As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!
Role Mission:
Health Assistants will support Vista campuses with administrative and medical responsibilities.
Your Impact:
- Provide basic health services on campus, including but not limited to providing first aid for injuries, recording symptoms of sick students, administering doctor-approved medication to students, hearing and vision screenings, providing emergency care when necessary, keeping records of each student who visits the health office
- Maintain student health records and accident reports including treatment records/logs, emergency cards, immunization records, allergy information, and hearing/vision screening results
- Communicate with parents or guardians of sick children who can provide emergency care, coordinating with a translator as needed
- Follow care plans and emergency action plans, providing medical procedures per care plans or action plans after trained by nurse and/or parent, communicating immediately with 911 emergency response if a student’s condition is unstable, and assisting with toileting needs and hygiene needs
- Assist the school nurse with staff training on first aid, safety practices, and health and safety protocols related to COVID-19
- Maintain the health office by keeping it clean, organized, and disinfected, including preparing portable ice packs and ensuring medications are secured in cabinets
- Promote a culture throughout the Vista community that appreciates health and wellness and sees them as critical to the well-being of our scholars, the satisfaction of our families, and the overall strength of Vista's educational model
- Work with the Network Health Specialist and team to continuously improve the quality of Vista’s health services
- Embrace school-wide systems and culture
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, and colleagues
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Your compensation:
In recognition of our team members’ impact, Vista offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation package to support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
- Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
- Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at little to no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans
- Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match
- All the tools needed to succeed, including quality professional development, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students
- Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Vista College Prep;
- Track record of producing consistently strong results;
- Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance;
- Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders;
- Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills;
- Spanish fluency strongly preferred;
- Ability to lift 10-20 pounds;
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED;
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a health related field or in a school setting
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications;
- Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Salary : $17 - $24