School Health Assistant

Santa Barbara USD•Santa Barbara, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the clinical direction of a District Nurse and the general supervision of a school site administrator, this position provides basic first aid, routine and emergency care, treatment, and referral services. The role involves administering medications, screening students, maintaining health records, and assisting medically fragile students with personal care needs. The School Health Assistant also communicates with parents and healthcare providers, performs eligibility screenings, requisitions supplies, and maintains the health office. Clerical duties, including report production and record-keeping, are also part of the responsibilities. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located at La Colina Junior High.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and one (1) year of clerical or office experience.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.
Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency health treatment, preferably in a K12 public education environment.
Ability to operate a computer to store or retrieve information; produce documents and reports using proprietary or mass market software programs such as MS Office and Google Suite.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with students, parents, school site staff, and District staff.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and e-mail using appropriate etiquette.
Ability to use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business vocabulary.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Responsibilities

Administer basic first aid, CPR, AED, and routine and emergency care, treatment, and referral services.
Dispense medications and screen ill or injured students in accordance with state laws and established district procedures.
Maintain student health records and records of students requiring medical attention; compile data for reports.
Administer prescribed medications or other approved treatments to students with physician’s instructions.
Assist medically fragile students with toileting, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, oxygen administration, and other services.
Screen students for head lice or other communicable diseases, and issue exposure notices as necessary.
Maintain and update student files, immunization records, accident reports, emergency medical records, and disability reports.
Communicate with students, parents, District nursing staff, or healthcare providers regarding immunizations, vision, hearing, and dental screenings, allergies, and other health conditions.
Perform routine eligibility screening for social service agencies.
Requisition equipment or supplies needed in the school health office.
Maintain the school health office in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; maintain disaster and first aid kits for campus and field trips.
Protect the confidentiality of student health information.
Perform a variety of clerical duties, including production of reports, correspondence, forms, notices, rosters, and referrals.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.