Health Assistant

• Follow COVID19 health and safey protocols
• Provide major and minor first aid care to sick and injured students. Determine the severity of injuries call 911 if necessary monitor chronic illness monitor exposure of other diseases properly dispose of body fluids and perform technical procedures as necessary (e.g. blood glucose testing subcutaneous injectable epinephrine diapering and/or catheterization).
• Maintain accurate student immunization files and ensure all student files are state compliant. Prepare immunization plans and track students who are in the process of updating immunizations.
• Document in student health file and record log daily the care and treatment provided to each student.
• Dispense medications and log into daily medication records notify parents/guardians when medications are depleting. Ensure paperwork is maintained and on file for each student receiving medication.
• Contact parents/guardians of ill or injured children document all head injuries file required accident reports in accordance with established health office policies and procedures and prepare student to go home if needed.
• Prepare and maintain student health files documents and reports including documents to inform teachers/specialists of children with special health needs and District and state health reports such as State Immunization Report asthma report Varicella report and the District Health Conditions Report.
• Act as school child abuse representative and assist with reporting suspected child abuse.
• Maintain a clean orderly and stocked health office including inventorying and ordering supplies and updating healthrelated bulletin boards.
• Update District Nurse regarding student healthrelated issues and student absences for health reasons.
• Coordinate and perform vision and hearing screenings for students each year. Recruit and train volunteers. Make vision referrals for appropriate students and track student followup care.
• Occasionally lift students in and out of wheel chairs for positioning diaper changing and toileting.
• Support the main office through performing clerical duties as needed including answering phones typing enrolling or withdrawing students data entry greet and assist visitors.
• Provide student supervision during recess/breaks lunch and/or on field trips.
• Encourage an environment that is safe for responding and questioning even for the shyest student.
• Establish student staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.
• Actively participate in PLCs and other required training.
• Apply and implement knowledge skills and new understandings to support work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and coworkers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis instruction negotiation coordination communication problemsolving and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing computing synthesizing and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws regulations and policies.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students employees applicants for employment or members of the public on the basis of disability race creed color sex sexual orientation marital status gender identity gender expression religion national origin ancestry family composition or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment if it rises to the level described in state law is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures please click here. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque Director of Opportunity Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator 4101 S. Bannock St. Englewood COor may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 North Speer Blvd. Suite 310 Denver CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 950 17th St. Suite 300 Denver CO 80202 or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission 1560 Broadway Suite 825 Denver CO 80202.