Hopkins Health Assistant – Blake School

Health Assistant Position at Hopkins Public Schools

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

Health Assistant assigned to Blake School: Hopkins Public Schools has a partnership with area private schools to fund "non-public" school health services. This position is hired and funded by Hopkins School District, not Blake. Employees in this position will follow the Hopkins Employee and Union guidelines. All direct services will be provided at the Blake ELC, Upper Elementary and Middle School campuses. The health assistant will work under the direction of the Blake Nurse while on site.

Location: Blake School (Early Learning Center, Upper Elementary and Middle School divisions)

Summary: Provides delegated health services and support to promote the health and well-being of students so they can be successful learners.

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine first-aid care to students with injuries and illness, and conducts standardized first-aid follow-up procedures.
• Performs non-routine (emergency) first aid care to students with injuries and illnesses; determines the injury or illness and the proper standardized first aid treatment activity and follow-up procedures.
• Determines the need to alert parents, Blake School Nurse, and/or contact EMS.
• Provides care to students with chronic medical conditions as delegated by the Blake School Nurse.
• Administers medication as delegated by the Blake School Nurse; recognizes and reports suspected reactions to the Blake School Nurse and parent(s) and monitors students as necessary.
• Uses safe practices when implementing OSHA guidelines with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious agents.
• Communicates with the School Nurse, staff, and parents about student health concerns and needs.
• Maintains clerical records and correct counts on medications.
• Maintains daily visit logs and prepares accident reports.
• Maintains and monitors records of student immunization, emergency and health information in school records and correspondence as delegated by the Blake School Nurse.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the School by demonstrating culturally competent and professional behavior when interacting with families and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a safe, collaborative and caring workplace environment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: Two (2) years post-secondary education. One (1) year of health services experience. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certified nursing assistant (CNA) training preferred

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. Red Cross Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED Certification. Recommended training: OSHA bloodborne pathogen training Abusive Head Trauma training Allergy response and Medication training Overdose response and Medication training

Required Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge: Awareness of laws and regulatory issues governing public health, including rules & regulations of the Minnesota Department of Health. Public health and safety protocols and regional healthcare issues. Nutrition and health maintenance issues for children and young adults. Principles of record keeping, including confidentiality and file management. Computer applications related to the work.

Required Skills: Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local rules and regulations. Analyzing and identifying healthcare problems and coordinating efforts with the school nurse to recommend effective solutions. Maintaining a calm demeanor in emergency and stressful situations. Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team goals, objectives and activities.

Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a standard office environment and school health office setting which requires moderate physical strength and agility to include sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and occasional lifting, moving and carrying of up to 20 pounds; requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform required job tasks; performance of duties is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, and air/bloodborne pathogens; must be capable of responding to emergencies at the school site in a timely manner and performing CPR.

Working Environment: Work is performed in a school setting, with a collaborative and joyful team. Nutritious and delicious school lunch is complementary and provided every day. Occasional travel by foot between two buildings (outside) is required.

Compensation and Schedule: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week SEUI Contract Range: Step-1 $25.45 per hour. Position specific Benefits information is available HERE Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE