Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Health Worker

ASSIGNMENT: Health Worker - School Based

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent
2. Red Cross Certification in first aid or agree to obtain one within ninety (90) days.
3. Valid Florida driver's license and personal transportation
4. Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required.
5. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. None at this time

PAY GRADE: 7,8

• Paygrade 7:Health worker with high school diploma/GED certificate
• Paygrade 8:Health worker with Certificate of Completion of Instructional Assistant or AA, AS, AAS degree or higher

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Observes and assesses students for deviations from normal. Acts as facilitator in the nurses's absence. Helps students with basic comfort measures, takes routine care of students by providing first aid for acute illness and injury.
2. Reports findings to the supervising nurse for a complete nursing assessment as needed.
3. Assists/performs basic first aid and CPR for students and staff.
4. Makes parental contact as needed to report student illness or injury.
5. Assists students to take medication as prescribed and monitors students receiving medications. Maintains documentation of medication administration according to policy.
6. Measures, assesses, and records vital signs when appropriate.
7. Maintains daily health log and student records of services according to established procedures.
8. Maintains orderly health room and orders supplies as needed.
9. Provides excellent customer service, phone etiquette and complaint management as defined by the Highlands County Health Department policies and procedures #01 Customer service and #02 Phone Etiquette Standards
10. Reviews the health records of all students for proper documentation of immunizations and physical exams
11. Purges health folders of duplicate forms
12. Notifies supervising nurse of instances of incomplete immunizations or lack of physical examination and documented chronic health problems
13. Assists nursing supervisor with tracking student in the process of completing immunizations, physical examinations, and records as needed
14. Assists with maintaining Health Alerts for students chronic conditions and keeping teachers and staff informed and updated on a regular basis
15. Performs health screenings: vision, hearing, growth, BMI and hypertension as required by school health policy and state mandates
16. Coordinates and schedules health screenings: vision, hearing, growth, scoliosis, and dental, as delegated by supervising nurse
17. Assists the supervising nurse with rescreening of students who fail initial screening as needed
18. Sends referrals and abnormal findings to parents
19. Keeps an accurate record of referral follow-ups and outcomes
20. Informs supervising nurse of progress with referrals
21. Assist supervising nurse with case management of students with health related problems. May make follow up telephone calls or send home forms for health information. Keeps nurse informed about all case management activities
22. Refers suspected child abuse, pregnant teens, possible substance abuse, suicide threats/discussions, student with emotional problems and any other non-routine incidents directly to administration and supervising nurse
23. Follow State statues for reporting suspected child abuse. Reports student outcomes or changes in health status to staff and supervisor when indicated
24. Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and ensures confidentiality at all times. Shares information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interest of the client
25. Attends selected training workshops and in-service programs as requested by supervisor
26. Performs other job related duties as assigned by supervisor
27. Works cooperatively with others; keeps others informed of necessary and factual information
28. Facilitates the operation of a team of which he/she is a part and fosters teamwork across the work units
29. Encourages open communication and coordination between all members of the health care team
30. Communicates clearly and listens effectively; deals effectively with conflict, and avoids negative gossip
31. Other related duties as required by the supervisor

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Support Personnel Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reformatted 4/2013
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

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