Health Assistant I Substitute at Santa Maria-Bonita School District (2024)

Yadira Figueroa
805-361-8216

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Santa Maria-Bonita School DistrictHEALTH ASSISTANTBASIC FUNCTIONUnder the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide health services to free the school nurse from routine work related to the health program; administer routine first aid and emergency treatment to ill or injured students.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESPerform basic first aid for school injuriesE; assess seriousness, notify appropriate parties and fill out accident reportsE; screen student symptoms to identify illnessE; determine need to be brought to attention of nurseE; notify parents if necessaryE; inspect for communicable diseases and/or parasitesE; administer prescribed medicationE; record on proper formsE; monitor blood sugar results on designated studentsE; consult with nurse, teachers and parents to assure proper diabetic managementE; record and file immunization and CHDP recordsE; send follow up notices to parentsE; maintain list of students who have incomplete recordsE; arrange for vision and hearing, scoliosis and general health referral screeningsE; coordinate screeningsE; contact parentsE; record resultsE; prepare follow up listsE; maintain the health officeE; keep supplies replenishedE; prepare first-aid kitsE; maintain log of students coming into the health officeE; assist the school nurse with special education assessmentsE; obtain preliminary informationE; type health and developmental summariesE; set up equipment for a variety of assessmentsE; collect and prepare materials used for classroom health education presentations and individual student needsE; acquire necessary equipment for presentationsE; assist in schedulingE; provide routine, factual information to the publicE; maintain operational recordsE; compile summariesE; perform clerical detail work involved in setting up a variety of tests and screeningsE; record health information and test dataE; prepare lists of health defects and/or problemsE; prepare annual reports on CHDP's, Immunizations, Vision and Hearing for the District, County and StateE; coordinate dental screenings with community dentistsE; record results, follow up on any emergencies and refer to appropriate agencyE; assist nurse in documentation of all possible child abuse casesE; schedule Family Life presentations and prepare handoutsE; review all incoming student cum files to determine if student meets California immunization lawsE; operate a variety of medical office equipment including a computer terminal, copy machine, typewriter and intercomsE; use first aid equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, blood pressure monitor and height and weight scaleE; perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:Standard office practices, procedures and equipment;Basic recordkeeping techniques;Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities;Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;Health and safety regulations;Technical aspects of field of specialty;Objectives and procedures related to the school health program;First aid and CPR techniques and practices.Ability to:Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;Maintain routine records;Learn department and program objectives and goals;Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field;Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines;Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;Understand and work within scope of authority;(continued) Page 2Health Assistant, continuedAbility to, continuedWork independently with little direction;Observe health and safety regulations;Work confidentially with discretion;Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports;Type 35 words per minute;Understand and relate to children with special needs;Administer first aid and CPR.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School and one year experience working with children.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSBasic First Aid Certificate from an approved institution or the equivalent of a one semester course of study; current CPR certificate.WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironment:Office environment.Physical Abilities:Sitting or standing for extended periods of time;Hearing and speaking to exchange information;Lifting heavy objects;Bending at the waist;Turning/twisting;Walking;Seeing to read various materials.Hazards:Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals;Contact with blood and other body fluids;Potential for contact with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases;Fumes from disinfectants.Approved:02/25/98