Health Assistant

Health Assistant TeachIowa Roland-Story Comm School District - Story City, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5808041

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description The Roland-Story Community School District is actively seeking a Health Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year! As our Health Assistant, you will enjoy… A great schedule Paid holidays, paid sick leave, and paid personal leave A robust benefits package with several options, including health insurance and dental insurance

POSITION TITLE

Health Assistant (District Wide)

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities. High School Diploma. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Maintain up-to-date licensure/certifications as required by the State and school district Ability to act and react appropriately in emergency situations Skilled in nursing practices/procedures and first aid Knowledge of health related resources available to students and families Organizational Skills

REPORTS TO

School Nurse and Building Principal

BASIC FUNCTION

Assist the school nurse in providing health care programs for students and staff. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in dealing with medical records and individual health needs. Be willing to obtain required certification and training as requested by the school district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assess student health/illness; provide first aid and emergency health care. Dispense medications as prescribed and according to District policy; document all meds coming in and going out of the office. Use standard universal health precautions. Take directions and delegations of duties and tasks from the school nurse and other supervisors as appropriate. Check records to know which students need medical intervention. Ensure staff is aware of health concerns for specific students or any changes in medical history or concerns, as needed. Assist in moving records to appropriate facilities with students when they transfer. Check immunization records on current and incoming students as required, ensure information is up to date and accurate to meet state auditing requirements. Communicate with the school nurse, faculty and parents appropriately, as needed. Distribute and keep current Health Plan information with affected student's parents. Maintain and update emergency information cards for students and staff. Maintain health log tracking student activity. Assist the school nurse with supply orders, maintain supply of needed inventory. Keep classrooms stocked with necessary supplies. Assist in coordination of vision and hearing screenings. Field phone calls pertaining to student health problems. Relay messages as needed. Maintain confidential records. (Confidentiality of all medical information is mandatory.) Enter health office data into the district's Student Management computer system. Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment. Regular and reliable attendance. Stay current in certifications and training needed to perform duties. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise students as directed and/or needed. Supervise the district buildings on a rotating basis as dictated by the school nurse

Minimum Education or Experience:

High school diploma required. Training in CPR, first aid, administration of medication (AEA) , and other training assigned.

Licensure or Certification:

American Heart or Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for adult, child and infants including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and barrier devices (preferred). American Heart or Red Cross First Aid certification (preferred). Required AEA trainings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of standard health precautions and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to use office health equipment - nebulizer, diabetic meter, etc. Ability to take direction. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to use computers (Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and district software (JMC, Google, MS Word, Excel, etc.). Ability to be flexible as office demands change. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to keep student medical records and other necessary data on the computer. Ability to generate and provide various records and reports via the computer. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to assess medical situations and emergencies in absence of the school nurse. Communicate effectively and professionally with the Special Education Director, On-Site Supervisors and/or Special Education Teacher, Special Education employees, parents, children, other school employees and community members. Possess a genuine interest in helping students. Possess patience so as to not get easily discouraged. Ability to address inappropriate student behavior in a proactive way.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be capable of standing for prolonged periods of time. Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults. Must be able to work with interruptions during a work shift. Must be capable of working with co-workers with different personalities. It may be necessary to lift up to 30 pounds to shoulder level and possibly above head level. Must be capable of carrying a wheelchair and/or other mobility devices, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds for a distance of 20 feet and or up and down steps. Must be capable of sitting at different levels including adult and child height chairs (12 inches), benches and the floor and up and down movements to attain those different levels. Must be willing to come into contact with body fluids such as urine, blood and nasal secretions and contagious diseases such as flu and the common cold. Must be capable of using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals with appropriate PPE's. Must be capable of working in a broad range of temperatures, humidity and other winter and summer environments. Must be capable of working in a noisy environment. Must have physical dexterity in limbs and digits necessary to physically interact with children in a playground and classroom environment. Is required to pass a pre-employment physical.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is with students and staff who may have infections or be ill, or hyperactive. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending upon the activity in the particular location and part of the day. The environment may have little or no air conditioning. All District buildings and grounds are tobacco and alcohol-free. For questions or additional details, please contact Lacy Lake, HR! llake@roland-story.k12.i.aus 515.733.4301 www.rolandstory.school The Roland-Story CSD is an "EOE/AA" employer.

Position Type:

Full-time