Health Support Assistant
Health Support Assistant
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Job Description
Plain Local Schools
Job Description
Health Support Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric experience preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualification as the
BOE may find appropriate.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Contract to be determined by
the School Board
REPORTS TO: District School Nurse and Director
of Special Education
JOB GOAL: Work with the District School Nurse to
support the daily health needs of the students
and to facilitate a healthy safe educational
environment for all the students
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated
in accordance with theBoards policy on Evaluation
of Classified Personnel
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the District School Nurse in performing the following tasks:
Maintains records and performs clerical work
Administers first aid in accordance with established
first aid procedures
Conducts vision screenings
Refer students in need of medical and dental care
Maintains uptodate health records for students
Assumes responsibility for injured or ill students
Contacts students parent/guardian as necessary
Assists in preparation of reports
Followup exclusion and readmission of students in
connection with infectious disease
Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions
Dispense medication as ordered
Chart vision screening results on all permanent records
of students
Record daily diabetic screening results
Follow physician orders caring for diabetic students daily
needs while optimizing the educational experience
of each student
Assists sending referral letters to parents following
failed vision screenings
Ensure safety of students
Make contact with the public utilizing tact and diplomacy
Follows strict adherence to student confidentiality following
FERPA policy and HIPAA
Interact in a positive manner with staff students and parents
Attend meetings and inservices as required
Keep daily clinic log of students requiring health assistance
Assist with other health screenings as needed
Coordinates school health resources and school health services
to identify and prevent adverse pupil health outcomes
Conducts home visits if applicable
Inservice staff about student medical conditions and
procedures and determine competency to perform
said procedures as needed
Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies
and procedures
Employment Type
Full-Time
