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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

School Health Assistant I, II - Palolo Elementary

Honolulu, HI 96816

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$2,356.02/mo - $2,549/mo

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, focusing on providing educational services. The School Health Assistant I and II positions involve administering first aid and health-related support to students, ensuring their well-being and safety within the school environment.

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Responsibilities

Administers emergency first aid care to ill or injured students

Takes temperature, permits students to rest in health room as necessary and periodically observes and talks to students to determine symptoms of illness

May administer oral and topical medications only in accordance with strict program guidelines (i.e. parental request, physician's order, school health nurse’s approval and school administration approval)

As necessary, contacts parents or guardians of ill or injured students to inform them of their child's illness or injury

May call for ambulance service in emergencies

As directed by the school health nurse, performs various health-related screening tests on students such as hearing and vision screening tests, participates in health surveys of students, takes throat swabs in rheumatic fever surveys and takes height measurements and weights of students

Completes appropriate records; refers health records of students which may indicate health problems to school health nurse

Makes visual surveys of school buildings and grounds which may have contributed to injury to students and works with the school health nurse and school principal to correct any hazardous conditions

May give basic health instruction to students

May orient and supervise volunteers to assist in conducting screening tests

May render emergency first aid care to school staff; administers CPR as necessary

Maintains a clean health room, including adequate supplies and equipment

Provides resource information to school staff when requested recognized various at-risk symptoms for referral to the appropriate staff

Liaison between the home, school and community in collaborating health services/activities

Coordinates health related speakers to aid with class curriculum when requested

Disseminate and coordinate information to employees on wellness activities and/or events for staff member of the school at the discretion of the school principal

Advocate a positive and informative health and wellness program for the school

Qualification

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationBasic Health KnowledgeComputer SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent, which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; and a high degree of verbal skill

1 year of general experience involving working with people

1 year of specialized experience demonstrating the possession of basic health knowledge and practices

Current certification in first aid

Current certification in child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

Preferred

Successful completion of a bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing or related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the general experience and two (2) years of the specialized experience

Successful completion of a community college program or its equivalent in medical assisting, human service, practical nursing or similar curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of the required general experience and one (1) year of specialized experience

Satisfactory completion of formal course work in health and personal hygiene, child care and home management or other similar courses which have included such topics as hygiene, health, sanitation, etc. may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized experience

Benefits

Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.