Health Assistant - Substitute

Health Assistant Substitute

Mesa Public Schoolsis an awardwinning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9000 employees we are the largest school district in have sent generations of students through our schools as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$19.19

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1 of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement up to a fiveyear maximum

New hire education:

1 of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B219.25 months

Hours:

Part Time

FSLA:

NonExempt

Benefits:

OVERVIEW:

To administer health services to students and staff according to District policies; to provide first aid medication administration and emergency care as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 with current CPR card
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Moderate proficiency in typing; knowledge of computer and applications with Synergy preferred
• Ability to work well with students staff parents; good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of records and communications
• Ability to operate standard office equipment organization and prioritize the health office
• Ability to accept limitation of responsibility; ability to follow protocol when administering care
• Knowledge of immunization requirements according to Arizona State Law

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts an individualized assessment prioritizing the needs of the immediate condition according to district emergency guidelines
• Emergency care assessment and delivery of care to all students and staff at their assigned school site(s) according to district policies and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication dosage calculations administration and monitoring for possible side effects per physician orders parent consent and District guidelines
• Identify and decide medical response and monitor oversight and implementation of medical procedures and emergency care of students with Diabetes Seizures Asthma Anaphylaxis Behavioral Disorder and general mental health issues
• Initiate emergency care and resuscitative measures according to resuscitation protocols
• Frequently perform special health care treatments and procedures as delegated and demonstrated by parent for bladder catherization oral and tracheal suctioning blood glucose monitoring carbohydrate counting and insulin administration and gastrostomy feedings
• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to supports and assist students with personal hygiene and activities of daily living (toileting gtube feeds suctioning dressing)
• Supervise students that are sick or injured
• Submitting the correct district or County required reporting paperwork
• Knowledge about pediatric medical conditions in the school setting for continued advocacy and communication of student needs with the community providers parents and school personnel
• Perform and assist nurse with student health screenings of vision height/weight dental pediculosis and scoliosis and referral process
• Document findings physical/psychosocial response for student and staff treatments and parent interactions. Accurately record data regarding patients condition and all provided care services
• Prepare and maintain health records; maintain confidentiality
• Evaluate immunization records; verify immunization compliance utilize State immunization program (ASIIS) advise parents of additional doses needed; track suspension dates
• Model professional safe responsible and respectful behavior
• Participate in sharing information with nurse school team on the health and safety needs of the student
• Understand DCS reporting protocol and communicate with nurse in appropriate situations
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the school nurse
• Maintain and order office supplies and equipment
• Regular and ontime attendance required
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• May lift pull push or carry
• May be exposed to outdoor elements
• May require strength to push/pull 3550 lbs
• Physical demands may require

SUPERVISION

School Nurse

Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION:The district does not discriminate on the basis of race color ethnicity national originreligion sex or gender sexual orientation disability age or marital status.