Substitute Health Monitor

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Pay rate: $12.60/hr EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To assist the Euclid Board of Education in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform us of any special needs you have so that we may make it possible for you to participate in the application for employment process. The Euclid Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability or national origin in employment and in the educational programs and activities that it operates.

Job Description: Position: Health Monitor

Reports to: Nurse/Building Principal Employment Status: Regular FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: To assist in assuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school clinic. Provide first aid to students and staff due to illness or injury. Dispense medications on a daily and PRN basis and document. Assist school with various office duties, e.g., updating health records, copying, filing. Assist with vision/hearing screening NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions: Ensure safety of students Maintain records Maintains clinic with adequate supplies kept on hand and care will be taken to keep clinic orderly and comfortable for students in need of services Administer first aid in accordance with established first-aid procedures Organizes and provides hearing and vision screenings Refer students in need of medical and dental care Maintain up-to-date health records for students according to the Ohio State Department of Health regulations and completes state required immunization reports Assume responsibility for injured students or ill students Contact student homes and notifies parents when their child has been exposed to a communicable disease Assist in preparation of reports Follow up exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions Dispense medication when all state and local regulations have been met Disposes properly of syringes and items containing blood in accordance with the blood borne pathogen exposure control plan Completes and maintains accident reports for students, staff or visitors occurring in the building or on the grounds Follows proper procedures when calling 911 Keep daily clinic log of students needing health assistance Type reports, forms and letters Chart vision and hearing screening results on all permanent health records of students tested Alphabetize the permanent health records into proper classes in all buildings Assist in sending out referral letters to parents on the screening results done in the schools Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., information about students, and treats health records, written and unwritten, as confidential pursuant to HIPAA Laws. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents Attend meetings and in-services as required Assist with enforcing immunization requirements, screening for lice and other communicable diseases

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse/Building Principal

Qualifications: High school diploma or GEDPrior medical experience preferred Possess keyboarding and computer skillsCPR certification Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Organizational and problem-solving skills Effective, active listening skills First aid and CPR training Typing and computer skills Equipment Operated Computer Typewriter Audiometer Copy machine Lighted eye chart Thermometer Telephone

Additional Working Conditions: Frequent interaction among unruly children Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, and stoop Occasional requirement for a "2 person" lift and carry children up to approximately 80 pounds Frequent repetitive hand motion Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals Frequent operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled days, except calamity days Occasional requirement to climb, crouch and kneel Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)Frequent requirement to work past scheduled hours on any given day due to emergencies and illnesses Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee Occasional requirement to lift and carry (i.e., children) up to approximately 50 pounds Occasional requirement to operate school district vehicle Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight Required Testing Certificates None CPR and First Aide Continuing Educ./Training Clearances Public School Works annually as directed by BOE Fingerprint/Background Clearance Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions in the Board of Education policy regarding evaluation of support staff personnel. My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that I am aware of the requirements of my position.________________________________ Signature Date Adoption date: March 11, 2013