Redlands Unified School District

 HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

 DEFINITION

Under general supervision, perform a variety of activities including specialized health care services; assist the school nurse and other staff in providing health program assistance; maintain health records, referrals and reports; assist students with other health related needs; perform a variety of routine and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and do other related work as required.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide specialized health care services for students such as wheelchair positioning, lifting, toileting, catheterization, tube feeding, feeding, ostomy care, tracheotomy suctioning, and other procedures which are necessary during the school day to enable a child to attend school; monitor student glucose testing and follow-up; provide injections on an emergency basis only, assist with the preparation of and arrangements for health testing programs performed by the school nurse; record student health test results in student health files; refer emergencies to 911, school nurse, or site administrator; perform a variety of routine clerical duties including, but not limited to, typing, filing, and duplicating materials as needed; check dates on products used in first aid kits to keep current for Special Services office; monitor student self-administration of medication as per specialized healthcare plan; maintain and record daily health services activities, including medication, administration records, daily logs of visits; assist children with braces and other mechanical apparatuses; supervise, lift, and/or move children who require assistance; assist with feeding, cleaning of the feeding area and toileting of handicapped pupils; perform other related duties as assigned.

 EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques and procedures for lifting and moving children incapable of providing assistance;

Basic health and first aid procedures;

Standard policies and procedures pertaining to student health services;

Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;

English grammar, usage, and spelling.

 Ability to:

Work with a minimum of supervision;

Prepare and maintain appropriate files, logs, and records;

Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting needs of a specialized nature;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults;

Relate effectively with racially and ethnically diverse staff, students, and community.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, and orthopedic patient care preferred.

Experience:

Prior successful experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized environment. Blood borne pathogen training desirable.

 REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license; have an acceptable driving record; qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. Possession of a valid and current first aid certificate issued by the American Red Cross, which includes CPR training.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Strength:

Ability to lift, carry, push or pull children weighing up to 50 pounds.

 Pre-placement Physical:  Class I