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Essential Functions Waldorf School of Lexington - 5.0 Lexington, MA Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Illness prevention (early childhood general education) Direct patient care Maintaining an organized workspace Faculty collaboration Maintaining patient confidentiality Caregiving Parent collaboration Care documentation Mid-level Emergency procedures School legal knowledge Collaboration with other professionals for student support Medication supplies Staff training Health record tracking Parent communication in school administration Stocking Childcare medication administration Clean workspace maintenance Managing patient records Medication storage Outbreak surveillance File organization Office record organization Full Job Description Provide responsive, age-appropriate care for students experiencing illness, injury, or other health needs during the school day, from routine health office visits to more significant or ongoing medical needs. Manage student health records and health office documentation, ensuring that records, required forms, immunization information, care plans, and other health information are accurate, complete, current, confidential, and well organized. Administer and oversee student medications in accordance with school policies and applicable Massachusetts requirements, including maintaining appropriate documentation and procedures for medication storage and administration. Communicate clearly and promptly with parents and caregivers regarding student health concerns, required documentation, medications, health plans, and other health-related matters. Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure they have the information and guidance needed to appropriately support students' health needs, accommodations, and emergency plans while maintaining student confidentiality. Partner with faculty and administration on student health and safety considerations related to athletics, field trips and overnight trips, concussion protocols, emergency preparedness, and other school activities and procedures. Maintain a comprehensive school health program in accordance with applicable Massachusetts laws, regulations, and Department of Public Health requirements, while supporting school health policies and practices appropriate to the needs of WSL as an independent Pre-K through Grade 8 school. Monitor communicable illnesses, providing appropriate communication and reporting to families, school leadership, and public health authorities when needed. Coordinate faculty and staff CPR and First Aid training. Maintain a health office that is clean, orderly, well stocked, welcoming, and ready to respond to the daily needs of students. Provide occasional coverage of the Main Office as needed and as health office responsibilities allow, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the health, safety, and effective operation of the school.