School Health Assistant Position Available In Western Connecticut, Connecticut

School Health Assistant Waveny LifeCare Network

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9 Wilton, CT Job Details Full-time $22.80 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications CPR Certification Vital signs Computer literacy High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Computer skills Documentation review Communication skills Entry level

Nursing Full Job Description Job Summary:

Assists the School Health Nurse in the performance of designated clinical and clerical duties. Responsible to the School Health Nurse. 6.5 hours a day.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Clerical skills competency
• Computer skills competency, health software and Power School a plus
• High level communication skills
• Certified in standard First Aid and CPR/AED
• Ability to accept supervision from the school nurse
• Ability and willingness to recognize the limitations of the school health assistant role

Responsibilities:

• Represents the Agency in a professional manner
• Prepares and maintains health offices, documentation, emails, updates etc.
• Must be computer literate; health software and Power School
• Assists the School Health Nurse with routine nursing care of students, as directed
• Assists the School Health Nurse in the administration of basic First Aid and acute medical emergencies, as directed
• Assists the School Health Nurse in health screening programs, as directed
• Assists the School Health Nurse with the preparation and maintenance of records, reports and other clerical duties
• Attends Agency staff meetings and participates in appropriate departmental committees

NOTE:

Initial and ongoing assessment of this role may lead to the addition or deletion of responsibilities as they are identified or defined. This role may be performed in addition to other role(s) by a single individual.

All Agency Employees Must:

¨ Maintain staff and patient confidentiality, including HIPAA privacy practice guidelines ¨ Abide by related Agency policies and appropriate departmental procedures. ¨ Perform other appropriate duties as required by Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, Inc.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.80 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends

Work Location:

In person