Health Assistant

Health Assistant (1.0 FTE)
Green Farms Elementary School
 
Qualifications:                                                           

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an area related to health, child care, or office management preferred;
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid;
• Competent computer skills, especially word processing and Excel/spreadsheets;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated interest in working with children, prior work in a health care or educational setting preferred;
• Ability to follow directions, ask for and accept direction, and complete physical tasks such has:
  • lifting (up to 25 lbs. alone; over 25 lbs. with assistance);
  • kneeling on floor to assist nurse with injured student;
  • administering CPR;
  • assisting a physically impaired student to stand from sitting, pivot in place, and sit from standing; and pushing a student (up to 200 lbs) in a wheelchair.

 
Salary Range:
Based on qualifications and experience and according to the Westport Nurses’ and Health Aide Assistants’ Contract (see website www.westportps.org/employment -personnel contracts)                                        
 
Start Date:                              January 21, 2025
 
Application Deadline:             Open Until Filled
 
Application Procedures:
 
Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.  Job # 1977 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one’s current status as a Westport employee.)
 
External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.  Job # 1977 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)
 
The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.