Mesa Public Schools
Health Assistant - Sirrine Montessori Center
Mesa Public Schools, Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123
Health Assistant
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate:
$19.64
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
B21, 9.25 months
Hours:
Full-time (35 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
OVERVIEW:
To administer health services to students and staff according to District policies; to provide first aid, medication administration, and emergency care as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 with current CPR cardAbility to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situationsHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredModerate proficiency in typing; knowledge of computer and applications with Synergy preferredAbility to work well with students, staff, parents; good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to respect and maintain confidentiality of records and communicationsAbility to operate standard office equipment, organization and prioritize the health officeAbility to accept limitation of responsibility; ability to follow protocol when administering careKnowledge of immunization requirements according to Arizona State LawDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts an individualized assessment, prioritizing the needs of the immediate condition according to district emergency guidelinesEmergency care assessment and delivery of care to all students and staff at their assigned school site(s) according to district policies and proceduresDemonstrate knowledge of medication dosage, calculations, administration and monitoring for possible side effects per physician orders, parent consent and District guidelinesIdentify and decide medical response and monitor oversight and implementation of medical procedures and emergency care of students with Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Behavioral Disorder and general mental health issuesInitiate emergency care and resuscitative measures according to resuscitation protocolsFrequently perform special health care treatments and procedures as delegated and demonstrated by parent for bladder catherization, oral and tracheal suctioning, blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting and insulin administration and gastrostomy feedingsDelivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to supports and assist students with personal hygiene and activities of daily living (toileting, g-tube feeds, suctioning, dressing)Supervise students that are sick or injuredSubmitting the correct district or County required reporting paperworkKnowledge about pediatric medical conditions in the school setting for continued advocacy and communication of student needs with the community providers, parents and school personnelPerform and assist nurse with student health screenings of vision, height/weight, dental, pediculosis and scoliosis and referral processDocument findings, physical/psychosocial response for student and staff treatments and parent interactions. Accurately record data regarding patient's condition and all provided care servicesPrepare and maintain health records; maintain confidentialityEvaluate immunization records; verify immunization compliance, utilize State immunization program (ASIIS), advise parents of additional doses needed; track suspension datesModel professional, safe, responsible and respectful behaviorParticipate in sharing information with nurse, school team on the health and safety needs of the studentUnderstand DCS reporting protocol and communicate with nurse in appropriate situationsPrepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the school nurseMaintain and order office supplies and equipmentRegular and on-time attendance requiredPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitPHYSICAL EFFORT
May lift, pull, push or carryMay be exposed to outdoor elementsMay require strength to push/pull 35-50 lbsPhysical demands may require
SUPERVISION
School Nurse
Site Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate:
$19.64
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
B21, 9.25 months
Hours:
Full-time (35 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
OVERVIEW:
To administer health services to students and staff according to District policies; to provide first aid, medication administration, and emergency care as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 with current CPR cardAbility to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situationsHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredModerate proficiency in typing; knowledge of computer and applications with Synergy preferredAbility to work well with students, staff, parents; good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to respect and maintain confidentiality of records and communicationsAbility to operate standard office equipment, organization and prioritize the health officeAbility to accept limitation of responsibility; ability to follow protocol when administering careKnowledge of immunization requirements according to Arizona State LawDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts an individualized assessment, prioritizing the needs of the immediate condition according to district emergency guidelinesEmergency care assessment and delivery of care to all students and staff at their assigned school site(s) according to district policies and proceduresDemonstrate knowledge of medication dosage, calculations, administration and monitoring for possible side effects per physician orders, parent consent and District guidelinesIdentify and decide medical response and monitor oversight and implementation of medical procedures and emergency care of students with Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Behavioral Disorder and general mental health issuesInitiate emergency care and resuscitative measures according to resuscitation protocolsFrequently perform special health care treatments and procedures as delegated and demonstrated by parent for bladder catherization, oral and tracheal suctioning, blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting and insulin administration and gastrostomy feedingsDelivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to supports and assist students with personal hygiene and activities of daily living (toileting, g-tube feeds, suctioning, dressing)Supervise students that are sick or injuredSubmitting the correct district or County required reporting paperworkKnowledge about pediatric medical conditions in the school setting for continued advocacy and communication of student needs with the community providers, parents and school personnelPerform and assist nurse with student health screenings of vision, height/weight, dental, pediculosis and scoliosis and referral processDocument findings, physical/psychosocial response for student and staff treatments and parent interactions. Accurately record data regarding patient's condition and all provided care servicesPrepare and maintain health records; maintain confidentialityEvaluate immunization records; verify immunization compliance, utilize State immunization program (ASIIS), advise parents of additional doses needed; track suspension datesModel professional, safe, responsible and respectful behaviorParticipate in sharing information with nurse, school team on the health and safety needs of the studentUnderstand DCS reporting protocol and communicate with nurse in appropriate situationsPrepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the school nurseMaintain and order office supplies and equipmentRegular and on-time attendance requiredPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitPHYSICAL EFFORT
May lift, pull, push or carryMay be exposed to outdoor elementsMay require strength to push/pull 35-50 lbsPhysical demands may require
SUPERVISION
School Nurse
Site Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.