Whole Child School Health Assistant (SHA) - Temporary

RG9•The Dalles, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Health Assistant provides health care services to students and school communities served by the Columbia Gorge Education Service District.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience working in 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 which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job
Current CPR/AED certification that meets AHA Red Cross Standards and states that the individual has successfully completed a skill/return demonstration
Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for use on the job
Knowledge of principles and practices underlying the special field of school health.
Knowledge of state and local laws relating to health and social issues.
Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.
Communicate appropriately, collaboratively, and effectively with students, parents, administrators, other school personnel, health care providers, and community agencies.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs.
Organize a health office and manage time.
Be a self-starter or self-motivated.
Use a computer and various software applications.
Maintain records confidentially and comply with HIPPA and FERPA as needed.
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).
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and demonstrate competency
Consistently communicate in a professional manner
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Must demonstrate good penmanship and accurate spelling
Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the public.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or apply standardized statistical procedures.
Ability to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Administer and document student medications following established school health services procedures
Perform first aid and delegated health care tasks for students with acute and chronic health conditions
Assist school and CGESD with immunization management
Provide emergency care, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as necessary
Complete daily health record documentation following established school health services procedures that is accurate and confidential
Communicate necessary information to appropriate school nurse, school personnel, and parents/guardians while maintaining confidentiality
Utilize personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple and/or repetitive tasks
Carries out delegated nursing tasks for students and staff
Implements federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures related to school health services
Implements state mandated screening programs
Implements laws, regulations, policies and procedures to control communicable disease within the school setting