Health Assistant in Marion, Iowa

Health Assistant JobID: 5951

• Position Type:

  Support Staff/ Educational Assistant – Health

• Date Posted:

  2/3/2025

• Location:

  Novak Elementary

     Position Title:Health Assistant Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal or Designee Summary (Job Goal): Assist school nurse in providing health care program for students and staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Assess student health/illness; provide first aid and emergency health care.

• Dispense medications as prescribed and according to District policy; document all meds coming in and going out of the office.

• Use standard universal health precautions.

• Check records to know which students need medical intervention. Ensure staff is aware of health concerns for specific students or any changes in medical history or concerns, as needed. Assist in moving records to appropriate facility with students when they transfer.

• Check immunization records on current and incoming students as required, ensure information is up to date and accurate to meet state auditing requirements.

• Communicate with nurse, faculty and parents appropriately, as needed.

• Distribute and keep current Health Plan information with affected student’s parents.

• Maintain and update emergency information cards for students and staff.

• Maintain health log tracking student activity.

• Assist nurse with supply orders, maintain supply of needed inventory.

• Keep classrooms stocked with necessary supplies.

• Assist in coordination of vision and hearing screenings.

• Field phone calls pertaining to student health problems. Relay messages as needed.

• Maintain information and documentation regarding sports physicals, if needed.

• Maintain confidential records.

• Confidentiality of all information is mandatory.

• Facilitate student absences due to health problems.

• Enter health office data in computer.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Stay current in certifications and training needed to perform duties.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Professional Standards:1. Quality of Work(Work is correct, precise, and neat; confidentiality is maintained, as job requires; work product presents positive/professional appearance.)2. Quantity of work(The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; carries fair share of work load; seeks additional tasks.)3. Knowledge of job(The job and job-related responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning.)4. Creativity/Problem Solving(Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks.)5. Interpersonal Skills(Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and district’s customers.)6. Dependability(Completes work in a timely fashion; reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; stable and calm in a crisis or an emergency; works independently.)7. Professional Appearance(Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and “professional.”) 8. Organizational Skills(Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity.)9. Technical Skills(Exhibits proficiency in and uses required computer applications to maximize efficiency.)10. Written/Verbal Communication(Convey information and ideas accurately and clearly to meet the needs of the reader, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly.) 11. Managing Change/Adaptability(Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change.) 12. Professional Approach(Professional, positive, and helpful approach with customers. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a capacity to understand customer (internal and external) requirements and produces a professional level of service that is satisfactory.)13. Flexibility(Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, technology. Willingly takes direction and will modify one’s preferred way of doing things.)14. Safety(Exhibits knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures of the learning environment and follows such procedures.) Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise students within the building as directed. Minimum Education or Experience:High school diploma required.Training in CPR, first aid and administration of medication preferred. Licensure or Certification:American Heart or Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for adult, child and infants including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and barrier devices (preferred).American Heart or Red Cross First Aid certification (preferred).Annual Mandatory Reporting for Child/Dependent Adult Abuse. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Knowledge of standard health precautions and procedures.Knowledge of and ability to use office health equipment – nebulizer, diabetic meter, sphygmomanometer, etc.Ability to take direction.Effective interpersonal skills.Ability to use computer (Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and district software (MS Word, Excel, etc.).Ability to be flexible as office demands change.Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Ability to keep student medical records and other necessary data on computer.Ability to generate and provide various records and reports via the computer.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to assess medical situations and emergencies in absence of nurse.Communicate effectively and professionally with the Special Education Director, On-Site Supervisors and/or Special Education Teacher, Special Education employees, parents, children, other school employees and community members.Possess a genuine interest in helping students.Possess patience as to not get easily discouraged.Ability to address inappropriate student behavior in a proactive way. Physical Demands: (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.)Must be capable of standingConstantly.MustConstantlypresent appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults.Must be able toFrequentlywork with interruptions during a work shift.Must be capable ofFrequentlyworking with co-workers with different personalities.It may be necessary to lift up to 80 pounds to waist level (with assistance), lift up to 30 pounds to shoulder level, and lift up to 25 pounds above head level.Must be capable of carrying a wheelchair, other mobility devices, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds for a distance of 20 feet.Must be capable of carrying a wheelchair, other mobility devices, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds up 10 steps.Must be capable of trunk rotation for up to 2 minutes at a time.Must be capable of squatting for up to 2 minutes.Must be capable of sitting at different levels including adult and child height chairs (12 inches), benches and the floor and up and down movements to attain those different levels.Must be willing to come into contact with body fluids such as urine, blood and nasal secretions and contagious diseases such as flu and the common cold.Must be capable of using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals with appropriate PPE’s.Must be capable of working in broad range of temperatures, humidity and other winter and summer environments.Must be capable of working in a noisy environment.Must have physical dexterity in limbs and digits necessary to physically interact with children in a playground and classroom environment.Is required to pass a pre-employment physical. * – Denotes standard values established by the Department of Labor NOTE: Tasks that have physical demands that exceed the above stated limits should only be performed with sufficient manpower. The Linn-Mar Community School District shall provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies. In employing individuals, the District will consider the qualifications, credentials, and records of the applicants without regard to age, color creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, genetic information, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, military status, socioeconomic status, pregnancy, or familial status. Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Work is with students and staff who may have infections or be ill, or hyperactive. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending upon the activity in the particular location and part of the day. The environment may have little or no air conditioning. All District buildings and grounds are tobacco and alcohol-free.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.