Health Assistant
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The Health Assistant supports school-site health services at Desert Mesa Elementary. The role provides care to ill, medically fragile, or injured students; implements physician-directed health care plans; conducts mandated screenings; and responds to medical emergencies. It also shares health information with school staff and families, maintains confidential student health records and medication inventories, and performs clerical duties in support of health services.
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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7646357 Location: Desert Mesa Elementary Purpose Statement\ The job of Health Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the school site health services with specific responsibilities for incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; performing health screenings; complying with the laws relating to student health; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and assisting with clerical duties.\ \ This job reports to Coordinator of Health ServicesEssential Functions - Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children. - Administers mandated screenings (e.g. head lice checks, vision, dental, hearing,and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children. - Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, advising administrator, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements. - Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements. - Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. health education, nutritional workshops, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans. - Distributes information on a variety of health subjects (e.g. lice, ringworm, drug prevention, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students and/or parents. - Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements. - Maintains student's confidential files and health records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, prescription dispensing log, medical emergency cards, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements and professional standards. - Maintains inventory of medications and office supplies for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed. - Maintains contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention. - Monitors students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level. - Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns, ensuring their safety and/or referring to a medical professional for review and/or services. - Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge. - Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. data entry of medical alert status, immunization records, withdrawing students, answering calls, copying, faxing, filing, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services act vities. - Prepares documentation (e.g. student health history, current health status, ASIIS immunization reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and/or complying with mandated requirements and professional guidelines. - Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action. Other Functions Performs other related duties a
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