Health Assistant

Douglas County School District•Highlands Ranch, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for administering student medication, management of student’s chronic health conditions, first aid care of students, and maintaining student records. Deals with information of a highly confidential nature. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Requirements

First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado
High School or Equivalent (Required)

Responsibilities

Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy; prepare medication for students attending field trips.
Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
Perform delegated procedures in accordance with the student’s health care plan and training by the school nurse consultant, such as supervision and/or assistance with the daily management of a student’s diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.
Ensure enrolling students meet the Colorado State immunization requirements prior to entering school; notify parents and school nurse consultant of incomplete immunization and/or noncompliance; omplete the annual immunization state report.
Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines.