ON-CALL SUBSTITUTE HEALTH ASSISTANT
Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Ukiah, CA
Salary: $11.80/hour
JOB SUMMARY:
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Application deadline December 7 2012 at 500 PM Pacific
Under supervision of the school nurse and direction of a site principal, the Health Assistant provides health support services to students at school sites. This position differs from that of Health Technician in that the duties assigned are routine in nature and involve the completion of standardized forms for record-keeping and the providing of basic health services which follow standardized procedures.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES At time of application
Possession of CPR certificate and Red Cross Basic First Aid certificate.
Knowledge of standard health problems associated with school-age children.
Knowledge of basic office practices and recordkeeping.
Knowledge of available community health resources.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work within established timelines.
Ability to lift and to maintain physical mobility and stamina in carrying out the responsibilities assigned.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability and willingness to learn medical procedures as necessary.
Ability to organize and maintain an effective record-keeping system.
Ability to operate computerized data base programs and other standard office equipment.
Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience working with school-age children or in a health field.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS May be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Speak, read and understand sufficiently to successfully receive/provide information to/from students, supervisors, co-workers, the public, etc.
Operate basic equipment such as the telephone, copier, computer, etc., except where incidental to the position.
Sufficient strength and agility to perform physical tasks required by the position
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
None Other post secondary school/training