What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Health Assistant position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
School Health Assistant
UnityPoint Health - Allen
Shift: Part-time; Days; 0830-1430
Benefits Eligible
Under general supervision, oversees workflow of day-to-day duties of the school health office; performs services as assigned by the school registered nurse and in accordance with written policy. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members and administration.
- Provides care to students by taking vital readings, preforming CPR/First Aid, diabetic testing, and reporting illnesses and injuries to school nurse as warranted.
- Assists school nurse with administering medication to students as delegated and in accordance with written policy
- Prepares and/or performs health screenings as assigned.
- Ensures health office is well-maintained and functional
- Maintain Student immunization and health records, along with class lists.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working with children preferred
- Must complete Iowa Department of Education requirements on Medication Administration
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Area of Interest: Allied Health;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6;
- Department: In School Health WL School;
- Shift: 0830-1430;
- Job ID: 158123;
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