School Health Assistant
- Full-Time
- Bakersfield, CA
- Kern High School District
- Posted 1 year ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
- JobID: 11408 Position Type:
Support Staff/School Health Assistant
Date Posted:
7/27/2022
Location:
North High School
Date Available:
07/27/2022
Closing Date:
08/04/2022
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, and grammar; standard office procedures and practices; the basic principles and practices of first aid; CPR.
Must possess the skill to learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student health care; obtain a valid First-Aid Certificate within the first 5 months of employment and CPR card; understand and carry out instructions in an independent and responsible manner; communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; establish and maintain appropriate health records and files; prepare accurate and concise reports and correspondence; analyze a given situation and implement an effective course of action in a timely manner and within the constraints of established District policies; operate standard office equipment and machines; apply general policies and procedures to specific situations; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Must possess the ability to receive and screen ill or injured students or staff; care for or refer treatment to parents and others as required via established District policies and procedures; organize, prepare, maintain, and update information for student health records, files, and emergency cards; assist nurse in school health programs such as hearing/vision testing, immunizations compliance, and other health related duties as needed; assist school personnel with athletic/sports physicals upon request; maintain medication authorization forms for each student taking medication; administer emergency medical injections in strict compliance with doctor’s orders and District policy; assist student with medication and keep a record of medical administration in school health office; perform standard clerical functions such as typing/word processing, filing, record keeping, and similar duties in support of school office operations; perform related duties as required.
One year of general clerical and typing/word processing experience. Some health related experience preferred.
A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.
DUTIES OF POSITION: To prepare, maintain, and update student health/immunization records and files; to administer first aid and perform other routine non-technical activities in the assistance of ill and injured students. Employees in this classification receive indirect supervision from a school site administrator within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures. This position performs a variety of responsible functions in assisting administration with designated health maintenance/preventative activities as well as clerical tasks. This job classification requires a high level of communication skill, organizational skill, and initiative. Current CPR and first-aid certificates are required.
STARTING SALARY: $2,128.47 (monthly)
NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4 (to begin August 17, 2022)
NUMBER OF HOURS: 7 (daily working hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)