Posting of Vacancy

Anticipated Positions

2021-2022 School Year

Health Assistant

System-Wide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Ability to relate to children at the required level.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to take direction from the Nurse and/or Principal.
• Ability to work independently.
• Respect and protect the confidentiality of students, staff, families, etc.
• Experience as a CNA/HHA preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Student Services may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in training for control and prevention of communicable diseases.
• If needed, supervise isolated symptomatic adults or students to prevent further transmission until they are picked up or dismissed.
• Support building health/medical response with screening of students or staff as directed by the Nurse and/or Principal.
• Render emergency first aid as necessary.
• Address the needs of students who are referred to the office in the absence of the school nurse.
• Assist the school nurse in the performance of his/her duties.
• After attending medication delegation training, may need to provide student medication under the direction of the nurse.
• Perform hearing and vision screening.
• Maintain electronic student health records.
• Collects physical exams and additional paperwork from local physicians.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Completed mandated school screenings as directed by the school nurse.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned by nurse, and/or Principal.

SALARY: In accordance w/ non-union contract, commensurate w/ experience & credentials $19.03- $22.78

APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#Sys Health Asst 22-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

POSTING START DATE: 05/06/2021

Reposted: 01/06/2022

E.O.E.

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