Job Description:

Health Assistant

TUSD Title: Health Assistant - Sam Hughes ES #8694

SUMMARY:

Health Assistant assists 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 need, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records and health folders, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, and routine clerical duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH ASSISTANT:

• High 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 REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH ASSISTANT:

• Three years of experience in a healthcare setting or school health environment
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE:

• FBI 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

COMMENTS:

• Health Assistant pay range $17.32 to $20.11/hour
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**
• TUSD Title: Health Assistant - Sam Hughes ES #8694
• Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Sam Hughes Elementary School - Speedway & Tucson Blvd Area
• Classification: White Collar
• FTE: .75 - 6 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 9.5 month
• Positions 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.

Health Assistant

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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 Information

Name Sharon Edwards

Title Office Manager

Phone 225-3284

Email sharon.edwards@tusd1.org

• Health Assistant pay range $17.32 to $20.11/hour
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**
• TUSD Title: Health Assistant - Sam Hughes ES #8694