Location: Ottumwa,IA, USA
OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Ottumwa, Iowa
POSITION TITLE: Substitue Health Associate
REPORTS TO: School Nurse
The Subsitute Health Associate will be under the direct supervision of the R.N./School Nurse. Supports and assists the R.N./School Nurse with routine student care, medication administration, health procedures, administration of first aid and documentation of those cares and duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ High School Diploma
+ Completion of Bloodborne Pathogen Training
+ Completion of Medication Administration in Iowa School course
+ CPR Certification
+ Completion of First Aid Class
+ Completion of Mandatory Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Training
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Assists with providing care to students with illness, performs minor first aid care, assists with health maintenance/screenings, discuss chief health concerns with R.N./School Nurse.
+ Communicates with the R.N./School Nurse, building administrators, teachers and secretarial staff regarding student health concerns.
+ Maintains professionalism and confidentiality.
+ Performs clerical duties as required, such as recording standardized information on cumulative health records, filing, assists RN/School Nurse with telephone communications.
+ Assists with lifting, repositioning, toileting needs and feeding of special need students, when necessary and other duties as required
+ Maintains neatness and cleanliness of nurse office, stocks and updates supplies.
+ Maintains current information and knowledge of school district policies and procedures.
+ Participates in educational or in-service programs to increase working knowledge.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Never
0%
Occasional
1-32%
Frequent
33-66%
Constant
67%
+ A.
Standing
X
B.
Walking
X
C.
Sitting
X
D.
Bending/Stooping
X
E.
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
X
F.
Climbing/Stairs
X
G.
Driving
X
H.
Lifting (10 lbs.)
X
I.
Carrying (20 feet)
X
J.
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
X
Computer
X
Other
K.
Working Conditions
Inside
X
Outside
X
Extremes of
Temperature/Humidity
X
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a substitute position and does not come with a schedule. Compensation is equal to the currect rate of pay for a substitute teacher's associate, as outlined in the master contract.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Support Services Personnel.
DATE: 7/1/2023