School Health Assistant

Multnomah ESD•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MESD School Health Services, is a critical link between health and education. Over 135 MESD employees work in the Department of School Health Services. We are committed to ensuring the safety of students by providing the highest standard of nursing care in the school and community setting so that every student has the opportunity to achieve their educational potential. We are nurses, care coordinators, health educators, health assistants, administrative staff, outreach workers, screening and prevention specialists who accomplish this by providing and coordinating specialized health services that support the educational experience for students throughout Multnomah and Clackamas County. We are committed to employee and community wellness, advocacy on behalf of students and their families, collaboration with community health systems and school based health centers, research and development to improve population health in schools, and using evidenced-based practice in the delivery of care. We support the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model that combines and builds on elements of the traditional coordinated school health approach by responding to the call for greater alignment, integration, and collaboration between education and health to improve each child's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. The School Health Assistant provides health care services to students and school communities served by the Multnomah Education Service District.

Requirements

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 an 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
Maintain satisfactory attendance
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience working in the 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 that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administer and document 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 the 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
Attend department and other staff meetings
Perform other related duties as assigned