Summary

Student Support Services | Health Paraprofessional | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School | Available: Immediate Hire | Closing: Until Filled

Description

September 6, 2023

Temporary substitute for health paraprofessional position: Student contact days only; position to start 9/5/2023. 7 hours a day, 5 days a week. 

Description: Under the direction of the District Licensed School Nurse, the health assistant will provide various health services to students attending HLWW Middle School & High School. 

Job Summary: 

  • Provide first aid and emergency care to students according to healthcare provider orders and/or district policies. 

  • Administer medication to students as prescribed by a healthcare provider and authorized by the parent/guardian. 

  • Maintain student health records by documenting first aid and interventions provided in the electronic health record. 

  • Assist the District Licensed School nurse in enforcing state immunization laws by contacting parent/guardians for updated immunization records and documenting student immunizations in the electronic health record. 

  • Assist the District Licensed School nurse in monitoring and reporting communicable disease within the school. 

  • Conduct hearing and vision screenings for routine screening and special education evaluations. 

  • Perform general office duties such as answering phone calls, typing, sorting, filing, maintaining files and records, processing forms, and maintaining stock of first aid supplies. 

  • Other job duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Current first aid and CPR certifications, including use of an AED

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with students, parents, staff, and community through positive communication skills 

  • Knowledge or willingness to learn about the prevention and transmission of communicable diseases

  • Ability to receive and follow instructions 

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

  • Normal office environment

  • Will work independently in the health office under the supervision of the District Licensed School Nurse 

  • Frequent contact with many children who are ill or injured

  • Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids

  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

  • Must be physically capable of responding to an emergency, performing CPR and other rescue maneuvers