School Health Assistant

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Why Vista?

Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!

Role Mission:

Health Assistants will support VCP campuses with administrative and medical responsibilities under the direction of a licensed school nurse. Positions for 2022-23 are available in both an elementary (K-4th gr.) and middle (5th-8th gr.) setting.

Your Impact:

Provide basic health services on campus, including but not limited to providing first aid for injuries, recording symptoms of sick students, administering doctor-approved medication to students, hearing and vision screenings, providing emergency care when necessary, keeping records of each student who visits the health office

Maintain student health records and accident reports including treatment records/logs, emergency cards, immunization records, allergy information, and hearing/vision screening results

Communicate with parents or guardians of sick children who can provide emergency care, coordinating with a translator as needed

Follow care plans and emergency action plans, providing medical procedures per care plans or action plans after trained by nurse and/or parent, communicating immediately with 911 emergency response if a student's condition is unstable, and assisting with toileting needs and hygiene needs

Assist the school nurse with staff training on first aid, safety practices, and health and safety protocols related to COVID-19

Maintain the health office by keeping it clean, organized, and disinfected, including preparing portable ice packs and ensuring medications are secured in cabinets

Promote a culture throughout the VCP community that appreciates health and wellness and sees them as critical to the well-being of our scholars, the satisfaction of our families, and the overall strength of VCP's educational model

Work with the Network Nurse and team to continuously improve the quality of VCP's health services

Embrace school-wide systems and culture

Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, and colleagues

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Your compensation:

In recognition of our team members' impact, Vista offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation package to support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level

Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans

Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match

All the tools needed to succeed, including quality professional development, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students

Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

Your Qualifications: Passionate commitment to the mission of Vista College Prep;

Track record of producing consistently strong results;

Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance;

Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders;

Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills;

Spanish fluency strongly preferred;

Ability to lift 10-20 pounds;

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED;

Minimum 1 year experience working in a health related field or in a school setting

Current CPR and First Aid certifications;

Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Vista College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more inclusive environment for all employees.