Health Assistant - Substitute

Position Type :

Support Staff / Health Assistant

Date Posted : 7 / 22 / 2024

Location : District-Wide

Closing Date : Until filled

Substitute Health Assistant

Part-Time

Hourly Rate : $16.39

No Benefits

Reports To :

• School Nurse or Principal as needed for specific duties / daily routines

Qualifications :

Job Description :

Health Assistant Substitutes needed periodically at school buildings 8.5 hour days, $13.18 / hour

1. Provides basic health care and first aid to students

1. Assists with Health Care Plans, Health Records, and Emergency Cards

2. Annually checks immunization records on all students

3. Dispense medication according to school policies and State of Colorado standards

4. Keeps medications, first aid supplies and health room clean and orderly

5. Clerical and Data entry as needed

6. Updates CPR / First Aid certifications for self

7. Assists with Health Services projects as needed, assisting the School Nurse

8. Studies and reads current laws and news to provide the best possible care for staff and students, strives to be informed to provide best services to parents, staff and students

9. Performs specialized treatments as delegated by the School Nurse (e.g. catheterization, blood sugar tests, gastrostomy-tube feedings) for the purpose of providing for and monitoring students' medical needs and / or testing

Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1 / 2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 2,100 students in the Sterling and Iliff / Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.