Health Assistant Substitute
Buckeye, AZAll locationsBuckeye, AZPhoenix, AZGoodyear, AZ On-site
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About the role
The school health assistants as delegated by the Registered Nurse are responsible for taking care of students and ensuring their good health and safety while on school premises. They assist the school nurses by handling routine health-related tasks and clerical duties. Furthermore, they should have a good ability to work with children, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to handle crises calmly and quickly along with sound knowledge of safety practices and health standards. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the health assistant supports the daily activities of the school's health office. Duties include first aid and safety, treating students, verifying immunization compliance, hearing and vision screening and administration of medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities may include various health tasks and clerical work in assisting students with health-related needs. The nature of work involves lifting, positioning, transferring, and aiding in bodily functions as needed.
What you'll bring
- Current CPR Certification.
- Preferred (not required) Experience: 1-2 years working in healthcare setting or school health environment.
- License and Certifications: CPR/First Aide required.
- If one holds a license/certification such as CNA, LNA or Medical Assistant, licensure will need to be provided upon hire.
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint and Google Sheets is highly preferred
- Strong multitasking and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with the registered nurse