BASIC FUNCTION:
Administer basic first aid and screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations; assist with health testing programs; prepare and maintain a variety of records files and reports.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured children according to established procedures; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs.
- Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse administrator parents or paramedics as necessary.
- Schedule students for and assist with vision hearing scoliosis and dental screenings; schedule followup appointments if further testing are required.
- Prepare maintain and type a variety of healthrelated records and files including student health records emergency medical records accident reports and health and disability reports; prepare correspondence forms notices and referrals; maintain files and duplicate materials as needed.
- Maintain the health office in a clean orderly and safe condition; assist in maintaining inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary.
- Attend meetings and assist other school personnel as required.
- Operate standard office equipment as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic First Aid and ageappropriate CPR techniques.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Modern office practices procedures and equipment.
- Recordkeeping techniques.
- Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
- Oral and written communications skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Administer first aid to ill or injured students.
- Establish and maintain files records reports and referrals.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Plan and organize work.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Read explain and follow rules regulations policies and procedures.
- Learn and apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing duplications typing and maintaining records.
- Operate standard office equipment as required.
- Complete work with many interruptions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of clerical or office experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.