Health Assistant ~ District Wide - 10 month - Westside Community Services : Job Details

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 909 S 76th St Omaha, NE 68114 POSITION TITLE: Health Assistant - ElementaryFull time 10 monthJob Summary: Staff member assigned to assist students within the building with daily health needs. Qualifications: CPR and First Aide Certification and Medication training is required upon hire. Ability to follow directions and to perform assigned tasks; ability to work with professional staff in a positive manner; must be able to work well with all children; caring, dependable and flexible. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Give minor first aid to the sick and injured.
• Contact school nurse, or designated person in case of major illness or serious injury.
• Contact parents of ill or injured students in accordance with established policy.
• Confers with nurse regarding students health concerns.
• Maintains files and health office records.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Performs clerical duties for school nurse.
• Schedules and helps perform routine screening and testing procedures.
• Distributes and collects health appraisal forms.
• Reviews health forms and refers to nurse all pupils needing follow-up.
• Appraising immunization needs of students. Makes referrals as needed.
• Observes and records symptoms of health needs of students referred to the office and informs nurse.
• Assists in preparing accident reports on serious accidents.
• Performs duties as directed by school nurse.
• Assists in school office as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Application Procedure: Apply Online Westside Community Schools is an EEO employer