Health Assistant - Robison ES (Effective 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR) - Tucson Unified School District : Job Details

SUMMARYAssists the school nurse in maintaining a comprehensive school health program. Cares for the health needs of students at a TUSD school under the direct/indirect supervision of the school nurse. Performs the essential duties and functions of a health assistant: attending to urgent medical needs, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records and health folders, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, and routine clerical duties.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.One year of experience in a school health environment, or health care setting such as: health assistant, patient care technician, teacher assistant with medically fragile students or similar.Knowledge of the universal precautions for handling body fluids.Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.CPR and First Aid Certification.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSThree years of experience in a health care setting or school health environment.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIREFBI fingerprint background check.Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.CPR and First Aid Certification must be submitted at the time of hire. Certification must be maintained current during the course of employment.Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [AZ Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCS-Provider ID Number.Health Services orientation/training.COMMENTSEffective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARLocation: Robison Elementary School - 18th St & Country Club AreaClassification: White CollarFTE: .75 - 6 hours per dayWork Calendar: 9.5 monthPositions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.To view the full job description, please visit our website.Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.Job Contact InformationNameSharon EdwardsTitleOffice ManagerPhone225-3284Emailsharon.edwards@Applications will be acceptedFriday, December 6, 2024 12:00 AM - Friday, December 20, 2024 11:59 PM(Pacific Standard Time)#J-18808-Ljbffr