SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: HEALTH ASSISTANT BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Lead School Nurse, administer basic first aid, dispense medications, and screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and established District regulations and procedures; prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured students according to established procedures and regulations; maintain records of students requiring medical attention and submit to Student Services as directed. E Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents, and/or paramedics as necessary; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs. E Administer prescribed medication to students with physician's instructions according to clearly defined procedures; maintain required records. E Evaluate, maintain and update a variety of health-related records and files including student health and immunization records, emergency medical records, accident reports, and health and disability reports; compile reports related to health statistics and related data as required. E Communicate with students, parents and health care providers regarding immunizations, vision, hearing and dental screenings, allergies and other health-related issues. E Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition. E Assist with the preparations and arrangements for health testing and screening programs and communicable disease control; record student test results; maintain confidentiality as required; pull students from classes; issue exposure notices as necessary. E Perform a variety of clerical duties; type reports, correspondence, forms, notices and referrals; maintain files and duplicate materials as needed. E As designated by the site administrator, perform tasks related to individual student health care plans as needed and as appropriate under the training and supervision of the school nurse. E Review health information on student athletes including insurance documentation as required. Attend health meetings and assist other school personnel as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic First Aid techniques. Health and safety regulations. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communications skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Telephone techniques and etiquette. ABILITY TO: Administer first aid to ill or injured students. Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals. Type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed. Work cooperatively with others. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Meet schedules and time lines. Plan and organize work. Maintain records and prepare reports. Work confidentially with discretion. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Learn and apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students. Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining records. Operate standard office equipment including a typewriter and copier. Complete work with many interruptions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of clerical or office experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency; CPR Certification. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Health office environment; subject to constant interruptions. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, reaching overhead and horizontally to retrieve and store supplies, kneeling or crouching, hearing and speaking to exchange information, vision to observe student symptoms and injuries, supporting students weighing up to 200 pounds, and lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds. HAZARDS: Exposure to and contact with blood and other body fluids; exposure to communicable diseases.