Health & Safety Assistant, 3.5 hrs

Reynolds Sd 7 • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of the Health/Safety Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing, under general supervision, a variety of health related services to elementary school students including dispensing medications, providing delegated health care tasks for students with chronic health problems, providing authorized first aid to students and providing for the safety and welfare of students during non classroom activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience working with students
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, students, and the general public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Use and understand English in both written and verbal form
• Ability to work accurately and with good attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and demonstrate competencies
• Flexibility and patience to work with students with a variety of needs
• Ability to use good judgment in identifying, handling, protecting, and disseminating confidential student information
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Ability to successfully complete training for: -Bloodborne Pathogens -Medication Administration (ORS 339.867-870) -Emergency Glucagon Providers (ORS 433.800-830) -Treatment of Severe Allergic Reaction (ORS 433.800-830)
• ORS 433.800-830 requires individuals trained to respond to severe allergic reactions and to administer emergency glucagons be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent education or job experience.
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR Card (or equivalent), Oregon Criminal background and Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/Bicultural Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides health related services as directed: Dispenses medications.
• Provides authorized first aid to students
• Provides delegated health care tasks for students with chronic health problems
• Consults with higher level staff as needed when situations arise outside normal scope of responsibility
• Assures health related services are provided according to instructions, district guidelines, and applicable laws
• Composes reports and documents for administrators and other school staff regarding student health and safety issues
• Provides for the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED