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The Neosho School District is searching for a School Health Assistant for Goodman Elementary. Qualified applicants should hold their CNA certification. MA or LPN preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides first aid and emergency care to students, school staff, and visitors following the regulations and procedures established by the Neosho School District, Newton County Health Department, Missouri State Department of Education and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
- Implement federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures related to school health services and Mo. Board of Nursing
- Implements state mandated screening programs
- Implements laws, regulations, policies and procedures to control communicable disease within the school setting
- Carries out health services procedures established by the Neosho School District
- Observes for student health, psychosocial and other needs and refers students appropriately
- Maintains accurate, confidential, and appropriate records following established guidelines
- Identifies and documents students with health problems and refers students to appropriate resources as necessary
- Contributes to the development of health care plans and the implementation of plan
- Communicates medical information in a timely manner to appropriate school personnel, parents/guardians, and the Neosho school nurse while maintaining confidentiality
- Maintains emergency procedure information for students and staff
- Supports health promotion for students, staff, parents, and community
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Experience- High school graduate or equivalent and current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid certification Successful completion of medication course and First Aid training.
- CNA certification
- One year of health care experience, and computer experience
- MA or LPN Preferred
Skills and Abilities
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:- Read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.
- Computation
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
- Interpret instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Have computer skills including word processing, and working with spreadsheets and databases.
- Be able to understand and submit online reports.
- Have the ability to learn new systems and software.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work closely with a variety of staff members and the public.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to sit, talk
and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use fingers and controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach and bend and lift and carry up to
ten pounds.Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.