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POSITION: Health Services Assistant TYPE OF POSITION: Hourly Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Building Principals, Health Services Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: Required Current CPR/First Aid Certification CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or TMA (Trained Medical Aide) Preferred Experience working with students with medical needs Clerical and computer experience Current Minnesota CNA Certification POSITION SUMMARY: The Health Services Assistant assists with students' daily routine health care, medications, treatments, episodic and first aid care and assists in managing the school's Health Services Office, under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse (LSN). -May assist LPN or LSN in providing more individualized and potentially complex medical cares to student(s), dependent upon training -May include supporting student(s) medical needs in classrooms settings and field trips SALARY: $20.00/hr (subject to negotiated agreement and work experience) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist LPN/LSN in managing the school's Health Services Office Maintain confidentiality in all areas related to students Report students with repeated symptoms/problems/incidents of communicable disease to LPN and LSN Assist the LPN/LSN in obtaining required verification of immunizations Maintains continual communication with LPN and LSN regarding health office occurrences or changes to student health information Accurately complete/maintain a variety of records, including services to students with IEPs Assists LPN with routine assessments, refers all findings to the LSN Attends required district, building, or nursing meetings and trainings May assist LPN with providing more individualized and potentially complex medical cares to student(s), dependent upon training Handle written/verbal communications with parents and ISD742 staff in a professional manner Dispense medication and assist in providing treatment as prescribed, this may include oral or nasal suctioning, tube feeding, checking blood pressure, catheterization, auscultation, and otoscopic exams (training will be required and provided) Provide first aid as needed May include supporting student(s) medical needs in classrooms settings and field trips Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer