Health Associate
Ames Community School District
- Ames, IA
- $17.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Summary
As an essential member assisting the professional staff, the Health Associate works directly or indirectly under the supervision of the nurse to strengthen the educational process for children and help them to improve or adapt to their health status.Work Schedule: 9.5 month calendarResponsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Works closely with the school nurse and communicates with staff, students, and parents.
- Greets and accommodates students, parents, and staff; handles incoming telephone calls and takes messages as appropriate.
- Handles confidential information ethically.
- Administers first aid and prescribed medication that must be taken during school hours.
- Promotes a safe and healthy school environment.
- Electronically documents Health Office Visits.
- Files records according to nurse guidelines - assists in maintaining health records and office filing.
- Assists in ordering, distributing, and maintaining the inventory of health supplies.
- Provides immediate care to students or staff and notifies the school nurse of acute injury or illness.
- Assists with vision and dental audits.
- Follows Ames CSD board policy for student illness and injury at school
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Complete certification for First Aid (depending on educational background/experience) and CPR, including AED use.
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
- Mandatory reporter training
- Medication administration
- Bloodborne pathogens training
- First Aid (depending on educational background/experience) and CPR, including AED use.
- Will be trained how to administer Diastat or Intranasal Versed for students with seizures
- Will be trained how to care for diabetic students: carb counting, insulin injections, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), Glucagon
- Will be trained how to administer tube feeding
- Will be trained how to place a urinary catheter
- Will be trained how to take an electronic blood pressure
- Will be trained how to use a pulse oximeter
- Other delegable procedures based on student health needs
- Communication skills.
- Teamwork.
- Flexibility/Adaptability.
- Problem-Solving skills.
- Creativity.
- Work Ethic.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Time Management.
- Ability to navigate electronic medical records.
- Consistent and reliable attendance.
- Knowledge and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multicultural/ethnic students, staff and community populations.
- Ability to create a sense of belonging and welcoming environment for students and staff.
- Consistent and punctual basis work attendance.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off-Paid holidays, sick leave (12 days the first year), emergency leave (5), personal days (2)
- IPERS Retirement
Candidates, please follow the link to apply online:
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It is the policy of the Ames Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Human Resources Director at the District Offices, 2005 24th St. Ames, IA 50010, (515) 268-6610.