School Health Assistant

School Health Assistant

Department: Health Services
Reports to: Lead Nurse/Building Principal

Location: Goodman Elementary

Summary
The School Health Assistant, under the supervision of the Neosho School Nurse and the
school-based administrator, provides school health services to students, staff, families
and school visitors. The School Health Assistant works as a team member
using good judgment according to health services policies and procedures. The School Health Assistant works under the
direction of the supervising registered nurse. The School Health Assistant will keep the
registered nurse informed of all changes in students and staff, immediately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides first aid and emergency care to students, school staff, and visitors following the regulations and procedures established by the Neosho School District, Newton County Health Department, Missouri State Department of Education and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Implement federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures related to school health services and Mo. Board of Nursing

Implements state mandated screening programs

Implements laws, regulations, policies and procedures to control communicable disease within the school setting

Carries out health services procedures established by the Neosho School District

Observes for student health, psychosocial and other needs and refers students appropriately

Maintains accurate, confidential, and appropriate records following established guidelines

Identifies and documents students with health problems and refers students to appropriate resources as necessary

Contributes to the development of health care plans and the implementation of plan

Communicates medical information in a timely manner to appropriate school personnel, parents/guardians, and the Neosho school nurse while maintaining confidentiality

Maintains emergency procedure information for students and staff

Supports health promotion for students, staff, parents, and community

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Education/Experience

High school graduate or equivalent and current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid certification Successful completion of medication course and First Aid training.

One year of health care experience, and computer experience

MA or LPN Preferred

Skills and Abilities
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.

Computation

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.

Interpret instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Have computer skills including word processing, and working with spreadsheets and databases.

Be able to understand and submit online reports.

Have the ability to learn new systems and software.

Strong interpersonal skills.

The ability to work closely with a variety of staff members and the public.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to sit, talk
and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use fingers and controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach and bend and lift and carry up to
ten pounds.

Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.