We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx plan, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program (EAP), paid holidays, basic & voluntary life insurance, STD/LTD & employer paid contribution into PERS (Oregon Public Employees Retirement System). We support our employees’ continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement Program.

**Per Governor Browns vaccine mandate, MESD is requiring all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021 or at the time of hire, whichever is greater**

Department: School Health Services 

Days per school year: 183

Hours per week: 30-35 hours - depending on assignment 

Number of Positions: Several - we are recruiting for the coming school year

Start Date: 2021-22 School Year - August 2021

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, School Health Services

POSITION PURPOSE:

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

NATURE & SCOPE:

This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. This position carries no administrative authority or responsibility.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

• Ability to develop trust among co-workers through honesty and fairness
• Communicate in an inclusive and collaborative manner
• Support the mission, vision and values of MESD
• Be respectful, caring and courageous
• Be a team player
• Be involved in, and supportive of, continuous overall improvement of MESD
• An ongoing commitment to employee wellness

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and documents student medications following established SHS procedures
• Perform first aid and delegated health care tasks for students with acute and chronic health conditions
• Assist school and MESD with immunization management
• Provide emergency care, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as necessary
• Complete daily electronic health record documentation following established SHS procedures that is accurate and confidential
• Communicate necessary information to appropriate school nurse, SHS staff, school personnel, and parents/guardians while maintaining confidentiality
• Utilize personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff
• Consistently communicate in a professional manner
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple and/or repetitive tasks
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attend department and other staff meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and demonstrate competency
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for use on the job
• Computer skills
• Must demonstrate good penmanship and accurate spelling
• Maintain satisfactory attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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, bicultural preferred
• Current CPR/AED certification that meets AHA Red Cross Standards and states that the individual has successfully completed a skill/return demonstration

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily on a school campus, including indoors within an office, or occasionally outdoors for urgent care needs. Involves sitting, walking and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling up to 40 pounds. May work with high stress students, families, or personnel situations.