St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for a grades 6-12 Health Assistant.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, nonsectarian, college preparatory day school serving approximately 900 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

Position Begins: August 2022

Status: Full Time, non-Exempt, ongoing appointment

Department: Instructional Support

St. Paul Academy seeks candidates for the position of Health Assistant at our Randolph Campus, serving grades 6-12. This is a full time (1.0 FTE), 10 month position beginning immediately. The Health Assistant is responsible for assisting students with routine health care procedures, serving as a liaison between the Licensed School Nurse (LSN), student health and wellness faculty/staff members, and parents/guardians relating to health care issues and maintaining related health records. The Health Assistant will report to the Assistant Head of School for Student Development and Community Engagement and receives day to day work direction from the LSN as it relates to student health and wellness issues.

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Follow protocols and written care plans to administer medication, treatments, and episodic care under the delegation and guidance of the LSN

• Maintain accurate health records and secure storage of medication

• Provide first aid or CPR to students as needed

• Care for sick students within the school’s protocol of care; contact parents/guardians to pick up students from school as needed

• Under the direction of the LSN, make follow up contacts with parents/guardians when important health information has been sent home

• Participate in training as required

• Promote effective communication and understanding relating to student health issues among students’ homes, schools, and the community

• Participate in conferences with parents/guardians and staff that include discussions of student health related information and accommodations

• Maintain confidentiality of records and oral/written communications;

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of adolescent health issues

• Knowledge of the physical, social, and emotional needs of students

• Ability to interact effectively with students, parents/guardians, and staff members represent diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Ability to assist parents/guardians in communicating with the school about their child’s needs

• Ability to follow directions and/or guidance from the LSN

• Ability to utilize computers to maintain records

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Experience working in a healthcare setting, residential care facility, or related experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Successful completion of first aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire

• Successful completion of medication training provided by the designated staff member within 30 days and prior to performing related duties

• Ability to report information in an objective manner

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medication Aide, Community Health Worker (CHW), or an equivalent training program

• College coursework in health, public health, child development, child psychology, or a related field

• Experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker (CHW), or related experience

Please include a cover letter, resume and recommendations with your application file.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is dedicated to upholding the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. SPA strives to employ faculty and staff that represent a wide array of backgrounds in order to create an inclusive environment that our students can thrive in. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and those identifying with the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read more about SPA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the most recent, Spring 2022 DEIB strategic plan for more information.