.4 Health Paraprofessional (4 days a week- 16 hours)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and flexible individual to serve in a dual role supporting both the school health clinic and cafeteria. This unique position combines responsibilities from both the Health Clinic Assistant and Assistant Cook roles, ensuring the well-being of students through safe food service and attentive healthcare support. The ideal candidate is caring, detail-oriented, and comfortable multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Food Service & Kitchen Operations

• Prepare and serve meals, salad bar items, and a la carte offerings following standardized recipes, procedures, and Health Department guidelines.
  
  
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures, monitor kitchen equipment, and restock items as needed.
  
  
• Operate point-of-sale systems and manage student accounts, 
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen areas, including dishes, equipment, and floors; ensure cleanliness before and after food service.
  
  
• Support preparation for the next day’s meals by pulling items from storage and turning on necessary equipment.
  
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to food safety, teamwork, and respectful service to students and staff.
  
  

Health Office Support

• Input and maintain accurate student health records including immunizations, medications, and daily health visits.
  
  
• Dispense authorized medications. Training will be provided. Applicant must be comfortable with various medication administration routes, such as oral liquids, topical ointments, inhalers, eye drops and injections as needed
  
  
• Provide basic first aid and health assistance to students.

• Coordinate services with community partners such as Elevated Community Health, Summit County Public Health and High Country Health Care.
  
  
• Monitor immunization compliance and assist with planning on-site clinics.
• Assist the school nurse with vision and hearing screenings, subsequent parent follow-up, and documentation of screening results.
• Assist the school nurse with tracking illnesses and promoting disease prevention protocols throughout the school.
• Assist school nurse in the management of high acuity students according to their individualized health care plans.
  
  
• Order and organize medical supplies, assist with health screenings, and maintain student health files.
  
  
• Serve as a welcoming and responsive presence for students and families who contact or visit the health office.
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  
• Experience in food service and/or health care support preferred.
  
  
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Ability to follow safety protocols and confidentiality guidelines.
  
  
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
  
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform physical cleaning and prep tasks.
  
  

Commitment to Equity:
This position supports a respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equity and the well-being of all students.