School Health Assistant

Overview:

School Health Assistant

Waterloo Schools - Waterloo, IA

Part-time, Daytime Shift

 

Under general supervision, oversees the workflow of day-to-day duties in the school health office. Performs services as assigned by the school's registered nurse and in accordance with written policies and department procedures. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program. This role requires adaptability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into different teams and workflows.

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to school Nurses across various schools within
  the district.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
• Serves as the secondary point of contact for students needing
  health assistance and maintains good working relationships with
  students, parents, staff members and administration in each
  building.
• Support the Health office by working collaboratively with the
  building Nurse to stay focused and efficient on tasks as these may
  vary by school.
• Provides care to students by taking vital readings as delegated,
  preforming CPR/First Aid, diabetic testing as delegated, 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 and department
  procedure.
• Prepares and/or performs health screenings as assigned by
  building Nurse.
• Assist the Nurse in maintaining student immunization and health
  records, along with class lists.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use usual and customary equipment to perform the essential functions of the
  position.

 

Credentials:

• Must completed Iowa Department of Education requirements on Medication Administration upon hire
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons