School Health Assistant

Legacy Traditional Schools•Peoria, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support in addressing the health needs of students, assists in implementing the school health program, and offers appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students. Responsibilities include administering first aid and medication according to district policy and procedures. Legacy Traditional Schools fosters a positive and powerful environment that inspires employees to excel and bring out the best in others. The organization is dedicated to changing lives through education, cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding values, and engaging positively with students, parents, and communities. With over 1,300 educators serving more than 27,000 students across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas, the team makes a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally.

Requirements

1+ year of School Health experience OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Registered Medical Assistant (MA), EMT, or RN
Active CPR Certification required
Positively interact with all students.
Create a safe environment that students feel safe in.
Ability to identify individual student medical needs.
Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents.
Ability to collaborate with other school staff.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Pass a criminal history background check

Nice To Haves

2+ years of School Health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Notify student's guardian of visits to the Health Office.
Offer care for student injuries.
Create an Arizona Health Record for each student.
Record immunizations, vision and hearing test results.
Maintain all prescription and non-prescription medication with proper security measures.
Maintain a clean and sanitized office.
Maintain and rotate supplies.
Complete weekly accident and health office visit reports for Administrator.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Conduct hearing and vision screening.
Complete and send immunization and hearing reports to state.