Lexington County School District One Hiring for Health Room Assistant at Pelion, SC Full Time

Job Title: Health Room Assistant

Reports to (Title): Principal

Terms Of Employment

Support Staff Salary Scale

Grade: 6

Range: $14.71 – $25.49 per hour based on full-time job-alike work experience

Days per year: 185

Type Of Position

Full-time/Part-time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

General Summary

Under the supervision of the school nurse, is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and wellbeing of all students including assessments, first aid, and emergency care.

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders to foster student learning.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive learning and working environment.
• Renders basic first aid to students and employees; refers all severe health problems to the school nurse and/ or parents for further assessment and treatment.
• Reviews student medical files to assess immunization status.
• Conducts periodic vision, hearing, blood pressure, and head lice screenings.
• Instructs students in proper health practices including nutrition, exercise and general health.
• In the nurse’s absence, communicates with parents concerning the health of their child(ren) and provides health counseling about referral options and comfort measures.
• In the nurse’s absence, assists students with prescriptions and other medications.
• Uses various tools and equipment, such as AED, stethoscope, thermometer, Titmus machine, audiometer, first aid supplies, and personal protective equipment.
• In the nurse’s absence, interacts with school staff and administration, students, parents, physicians, healthcare professionals, caseworkers, psychologists, etc.
• Assists the nurse in the preparation of a wide variety of paper and electronic documentation and reports such as emergency cards, daily log of health room visits and treatment given, accident reports, immunization records, and medical alert forms.
• Maintains confidentiality of personal identifiable data on students and staff.
• Participates in professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Department Specific Functions

• To be completed
• Hiring department

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Current CNA certification preferred
• Current CPR and AED certifications preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in a school health room and/or classroom environment with exposure to discomforting and potentially dangerous conditions such as diseases, medications, and blood/body fluid exposure and frequent contact with ill students. Moderately heavy physical exertion is frequently required to lift and move objects weighing up to one hundred pounds. Limited travel is required.

Responsibility

No budgetary responsibility. No direct supervisory responsibility.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board’s policy on evaluation of support staff.

Disclaimer Statement

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.