Health Assistant Catalina Island

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Provide a variety of health services to students at an assigned school site; observe
  student health needs and provide information to parents and guardians of
  community associations social service agencies and other available resources to
  obtain health care. E
• Administer first aid to ill or injured students; perform CPR; take temperatures;
  distribute adhesive bandages ice and compresses as necessary; administer
  medications including Epi-Pens according to physician instructions and established
  District procedures; maintain log of student coming into the health office. E

• Accompany students on field trips and other community based settings to meet the
  health needs of students; assist in maintaining student discipline. E
• Screen students for lice and other health conditions; notify appropriate personnel
  personal physicians and parents of health conditions as required. E

• Notify parents guardians emergency personnel and other authorized persons when
  students need to be sent home or to health care agencies for emergency services;
  update student emergency cards; assist parents with health related forms. E
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records files and reports related to student health
  nutrition medications and daily health office activities; review records for compliance
  with applicable regulations; maintain confidentiality of student health information. E

• Maintain the health office in a clean orderly and safe condition; maintain inventory
  and order first aid and health office supplies. E
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer; operate standard health
  office instruments and equipment; drive a personal vehicle to conduct work. E

• Assist in the facilitation and preparation of health screenings and immunization
  programs; provide referrals to community health care providers as needed; follow up
  on health care provider referrals. E
• Report suspected contagious and communicable diseases to appropriate District
  personnel. E
• Assist individual students with personal hygiene diapering and toileting as
  necessary; physically assist students with disabilities as needed.
• Assist registered nurses or Special Education staff with specialized medical
  procedures such as tracheostomy care and gastrostomy feedings as requested.

• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions as required.

Knowledge of:

Basic health office practices terminology procedures and equipment.
Basic medical symptoms and conditions applicable to school-aged children.
Health and safety regulations.
First aid and CPR procedures.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to:

Provide a variety of health services to students.
Screen ill or injured students.
Compile data and prepare reports.
Work independently with little direction.
Administer first aid and CPR to students.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Utilize a variety of health instruments and office equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Prepare and maintain records related to assigned activities.

Education and Training:

Graduation from high school. College-level coursework in the medical field or completion of a certified nurses aide medical assistant or related health care program is desirable

Experience:

One year of experience at the level of Office Assistant is required. Experience working in a health care service environment and with children is highly desired.

Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Incumbents in this classification must possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Card issued by an authorized agency throughout employment in this classification.

Positions in this class require the use of personal automobile and possession of a valid California class C Drivers license.

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