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Santa Maria-Bonita School District

HEALTH ASSISTANT I BASIC FUNCTION

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

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; keep supplies replenished E; prepare first-aid kits E; maintain log of students coming into the health office E; assist the school nurse with special education assessments E; obtain preliminary information E; type health and developmental summaries E; set up equipment for a variety of assessments E; collect and prepare materials used for classroom health education presentations and individual student needs E; acquire necessary equipment for presentations E; assist in scheduling 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 AND ABILITIES

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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

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 bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases; Fumes from disinfectants.

Approved:

02/25/98