2024-25 Health Assistant - Paradise Valley HS

Functions

Attends meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : administering first aid / CPR;
• handling body fluids and waste materials; operating standard office equipment knowledge of pertinent software applications;

preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and / or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and / or present information to others;
• and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : emergency first aid / CPR procedures;

safety practices and procedures; health standards and reporting procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and / or meetings; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment and software.

• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes;
• and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and / or groups;

work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment / software. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.

• Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : maintaining confidentiality;
• being sensitive to and communicating with young adults / teenagers regarding a variety health needs; adapting to changing work priorities;

being attentive to detail; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining a good rapport with students, employees and community, displaying a high level of critical thinking and decision-making skills when providing student care in the absence of the school nurse.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision of school nurse using standardized procedures; providing information and / or advising others.

There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

W o r k Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and / or illness.

Ex p e r i e nce : Job related experience is required.

Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

E quivalency :

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

CPR Certification or CCOCPR Certificate

First Aid Certification

Continuing Educ. / Training

Maintains Certificates and / or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance