Health Assistant - Ingleside MS

PAY GRADE : G

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

Under direction of a school nurse, provides for basic health needs of students and other employees. Duties include : assisting with special needs students’ personal and hygiene needs; conducting hearing and sight screenings; maintaining medical records; administering medications according to instructions; and monitoring students’ condition. Incumbents may also perform routine clerical duties.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Administers medications under the direct supervision of the School Nurse and in accordance with applicable District policies and applicable State laws and regulations.
• Administers and assists with basic first aid following the assessment of injured students and / or staff.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties, which may include : inputting information into database; running report queries; making copies; creating labels; filing medical records; preparing routine correspondence; and / or, performing other related activities.
• Cleans and sanitizes health center facilities to minimize viral and bacterial illnesses from spreading within the school community.
• Phones parents to notify them of or inquire about student illnesses or other related information.
• Assists in administering mandated screenings for vision and hearing in accordance with applicable policies.
• Provides emergency personnel with critical data and information within established guidelines and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining inventory levels within the health center.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : (positions in this class typically require) :

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS : (positions in this class typically require) :

Licensing Requirements :

KNOWLEDGE : (position requirements at entry) :

Knowledge of :

SKILLS : (position requirements at entry) :

Skill in :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE :

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.