The posting
Title: School Health Associate
Reports To: Principal and School Nurse
Job Location: All Buildings
Job Summary:
Assists with staff/student illnesses and medical emergencies and the general operation of the school clinic.
Minimum Education:
- High School diploma or GED
- Certification in CPR
- Certification in First Aid
- LPN
Preferred Education/Experience:
- 1-3 years experience in a clinical setting
- 1-3 years in a medical office setting
Required Licensure: An Educational Aide - issued by the Ohio Department of Education
Essential Functions (includes % of time spent on the job):
- Performs clerical support functions, including maintaining of clinic records, for school clinic.
- Greets visitors to the clinic and determines reason for visit, verifies appointments and directs individuals to appropriate persons or offices.
- Contacts parents/guardians when the school has not been notified about an absent student.
- Responds to calls for assistance with sick or injured students. Initiates emergency procedures during the absence of the nurse.
- Prepares clinic as directed by setting up equipment and stocking supplies.
- Prepares and processes database information (e.g. input, compile, tabulate, post, store, retrieve, scan, modify, print, etc.).
- Helps collect and maintain student health records.
- Assists with screening activities (e.g. vision, hearing, scoliosis, etc.).
Other Responsibilities:
- Prepares requisitions for and maintains inventory of clinic supplies.
- Composes and types memos, reports, and records as requested.
- Participates in intervention assistance team (IAT) meetings when requested.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Physical Requirements:
- Sit, stand and walk on a frequent basis up to seven hours per day.
- Lift objects up to 50 pounds using a 1-person lift, pivot with the weight, and transport up to 10 feet on an occasional basis.
- Pushing or pulling objects up to 10 pounds on a regular basis.
- Reaching, crouching, kneeling and bending on regular basis up to seven hours per day.
Working Conditions:
- Work is generally indoors in a school setting.
Performance Evaluation:
Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions and procedures of the West Carrollton City Schools. The supervisor shall assess/rate the individual's job performance against the responsibilities and essential elements that are applicable and included in this job description. The West Carrollton City Schools Board of Education is an equal opportunity
