Health Assistant (LPN)

Orleans/Niagara BOCES

 Health Assistant

Lewiston-Porter Learning Center- Youngstown, New York 

Description: This position involves the performance of routine health related duties including aiding students with specific health problems, screening duties and maintaining records of pupil health examination programs.  The duties are carried out under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Special Education.  Other than routine incidents are referred to a supervisor for resolution.  Incumbents may also assist in the administration of the compulsory education and related laws pertaining to things such as issuance of working papers, athletic physical examinations and insurance records. Supervision of others in not a function of the position.  The position requires attention to render emergency first aid when necessary including calming patient, monitoring vital signs, clearing lungs, attaching oxygen tubes or administration of CPR.  Additional description is included in the attached Civil Service description. The incumbent does related work as required.  Regular attendance and dependability are required.  Other responsibilities may be assigned.  Assignment is subject to change.

Qualifications: 

Three years of experience assisting in health care patient-contact services in a health facility, clinic, physician's office or similar setting involving provision of first aid and completion of an approved basic first aid and CPR courses, including medical terminology; 

OR

Possession of a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State and one year of experience listed in (A) above; 

OR 

An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined in (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: Study in registered professional nursing program approved by the State Education Department may be substituted for the above experience on a year for year basis. 

Anticipated Salary: $27.25-$30.63 per hour commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package.