Health Assistant - Wilson Elementary

School Health Assistant

Reports to:            School Assistant Principal and Principal         

Classification:       Classified                                               Job Site: Elementary School

FSLA Status:         Full-time, Non-Exempt position         Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Governing Board Approval:

Pay Scale Range: $16.00-17.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

At Wilson School District, we believe that education and service should be shaped by a sense of purpose. As the School Health Assistant, you will help to maintain a well-organized, safe and smoothly functioning health office for all students and staff. Under direction of the school CNA, the health assistant provides basic health needs of students and other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     

• Administers medications under the direct supervision of the school CNA and in accordance with applicable District policies and applicable State laws and regulations.
• Administers medications under the direct supervision of the CNA and in accordance with applicable District policies and applicable State laws and regulations.
• Administers and assists with basic first aid following the assessment of injured students and/or staff.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties, which may include: inputting information into database; running report queries; making copies; creating labels; filing medical records; preparing routine correspondence; and/or, performing other related activities
• Cleans and sanitizes health center facilities to minimize viral and bacterial illnesses from spreading within the school community.
• Phones parents to notify them of or inquire about student illnesses or other related information.
• Assists in administering mandated screenings for vision and hearing in accordance with applicable policies.
• Assists in administering mandated screenings for vision and hearing in accordance with applicable policies.
• Provides emergency personnel with critical data and information within established guidelines and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining inventory levels within the health center.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skilled in:

• Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in performing basic nursing procedures.
• Skill in maintaining files, reports and other medical documentation.
  Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Ability to:

• Work as a team and prioritize from a variety of tasks
• Adapt to daily changes
• Adapt to changing technology and utilize available tools and resources
• Work effectively with students and adults
• Promote a harmonious working environment

 Core Competencies:

• Accountability           
• Teamwork   
• Attention to Detail               
• Flexibility

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. We are dedicated to the total personal development of each student in our district. We believe that the ultimate goal in education should be to prepare a stable, yet adaptive student for a world of rapid change. Our instruction will maintain flexibility in adapting to this ever-changing society. Working together with parents and community, we will strive to develop each student’s intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, aesthetic, creative, and social growth so that the student may become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society while leading a personally rewarding life.

Every member of our Wilson family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our CNAs, and our teachers to our technology gurus—is shaping the lives of our students every day.  It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established as the seventh school district organized in Maricopa County in 1879 and named for Mr. W. J. Wilson, a school board member.  The district name was changed in the mid-1930’s to Hawkins School.  From Wilson to Hawkins to Ward to Skiff, the District was bought by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and relocated to its current location in the early 1980’s and named Wilson Primary and Wilson Elementary, opening on Martin Luther King Day in 1985. The district boundaries cover an area from Roosevelt Street to the north; the Salt River to the south; 40^th Street to the east; and, 16^th Street to the west.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Our two-school community offers a close-knit feel.
• We offer job-embedded professional development as well as a variety of career pathways.
• We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.

There’s always something to do or see in the Phoenix area. Whether you enjoy watching sports, touring a museum, or hiking and playing outdoors, you’ll find plenty of enjoyable activities to keep you busy.

NOTICES

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at (602) 681-2204 at least 3 days in advance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:           

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.