Guest Health Assistant

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

HEALTH ASSISTANT I

Under 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.

• Perform basic first aid for school injuries E;
• assess seriousness, notify appropriate parties and fill out accident reports E;
• screen student symptoms to identify illness E;
• determine need to be brought to attention of nurse E;
• notify parents if necessary E;
• inspect for communicable diseases and/or parasites E;
• administer prescribed medication E;
• record on proper forms E;
• monitor blood sugar results on designated students E;
• consult with nurse, teachers and parents to assure proper diabetic management E;
• record and file immunization and CHDP records E;
• send follow up notices to parents E;
• maintain list of students who have incomplete records E;
• arrange for vision and hearing, scoliosis and general health referral screenings E; coordinate screenings E;
• contact parents E;
• record results E; prepare follow up lists E; maintain the health office E;
• provide routine, factual information to the public
• E; maintain operational records E;
• compile summaries E;
• perform clerical detail work involved in setting up a variety of tests and screenings E;
• record health information and test data E;
• prepare lists of health defects and/or problems E;
• prepare annual reports on CHDP's, Immunizations, Vision and Hearing for the District, County and State E;
• coordinate dental screenings with community dentists E;
• record results, follow up on any emergencies and refer to appropriate agency E;
• assist nurse in documentation of all possible child abuse cases E;
• schedule Family Life presentations and prepare handouts E;
• review all incoming student cum files to determine if student meets California immunization laws E;
• operate a variety of medical office equipment including a computer terminal, copy machine, typewriter and intercoms E;
• use first aid equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, blood pressure monitor and height and weight scale E;
• perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge 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 Work 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.

Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from High School and one year experience working with children.

Basic First Aid Certificate from an approved institution or the equivalent of a one semester course of study; current CPR certificate.

Environment:
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 blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases;
• Fumes from disinfectants.

Approved: 02/25/98