QUALIFICATIONS:          

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Current Texas Department of Health Certification for Medical Assistant and/or current Texas Department of Health Certification Nurse Aide
• Current American Red Cross Certification for C.P.R. and Standard First-Aid.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in a health related field, preferred

REPORTS TO:         Campus Principal, Health Service Director, Campus R.N. and Campus L.V.N.

JOB GOAL:            

To assist the school nurse in the smooth and efficient operation of the school health services in order to realize that service’s maximum positive impact on the educational environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.         Assist in the daily operation of the health clinic under the direction of the school nurse.

2.         Assist with health assessments and screenings including height, weight, dental, pediculosis, hearing, vision and spinal.

3.         Maintain cumulative health records and perform clerical work.

4.         Accompany a sick or injured person to his/her home or hospital when assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria and communicable diseases.

APPROVED: FEB. 10, 1998

AMENDED:  SEPT. 26, 2012