School Clinic Assistant

The Ecclesial Schools Initiative•Oviedo, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ecclesial Schools offer a rich learning atmosphere, classical liberal arts curriculum, and formative Christian practices to children of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Reporting to the school nurse coordinator, the school clinic assistant serves this mission by ensuring students are well-cared for and medical needs are met during the school day. The school medical assistant is present on campus during the busiest hours of the school day to provide medical support to the school office staff. Beyond administering medications and tending to sick or injured children, the nurse also supports wellness among students and their families as well as faculty and administration. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position.

Requirements

Character and Disposition
Loves learning and loves children
Actively engaged in the life of the local Church
Committed to professional growth
Excellent professional judgement and discernment
Ability to follow protocols
Passionate about the mission and vision of The Ecclesial School
Clinical experience preferred
Maintains First Aid and CPR certifications and continuing education
Experience in cross-cultural communication
Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).
Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances.

Nice To Haves

Clinical and protocol training provided

Responsibilities

Administers basic health care and first aid for purpose of providing appropriate care to students
Following established protocols and recognizing when an event outside of those procedures requires escalation
Responds to student illness, injury, and medical emergencies during the school day
Works with faculty and staff to implement healthcare directions from parents and physicians
Maintains students health records, emergency information, and documentation in physical and electronic systems
Maintains timely and appropriate communication with parents/guardians regarding student health concerns
Assists with communicable disease monitoring and reporting in accordance with public health requirements and school policies.
Participates in students health programs and activities including hearing, vision, and immunization compliance screenings.
Maintains clinic supplies and basic medications necessary for daily health office operations
Prepares first aid kits for field trips and school activities
Assists with Hospitality Coordinator duties if necessary
Attends school activities or programs as noted on the staff calendar
Gives generously of time in order to foster relationships with students
Speaks the truth in love to students, colleagues, and administrators