Health Assistant

Douglas County School District•Parker, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Assistant is responsible for administering student medication, managing students' chronic health conditions, providing first aid care, and maintaining student health records. This role involves handling highly confidential information and fostering positive community relations among various community members and school clientele. The Douglas County School District (DCSD) is dedicated to providing quality education to over 61,000 students across 850 square miles, encompassing diverse communities. DCSD's mission is guided by goals for academic excellence, outstanding educators and staff, a safe and positive climate, collaborative relations with parents and community, and financial well-being. The district supports all students in their post-high school aspirations, whether they pursue a four-year college, military service, or direct entry into the workforce.

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.
Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines.
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; complete the annual immunization state report.
Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
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.
Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy; prepare medication for students attending field trips.

Benefits

health insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
health savings account (HSA)
flexible spending accounts (FSA)
District paid life insurance
voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
employee assistance program (EAP)
voluntary 401(k)
voluntary 403(b)
voluntary 457 retirement plan options
paid sick time
paid personal time