School Health Care Assistant (part-time)

Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Matron & Sick Bay Coordinator

A calm, trusted presence for every child who needs care, at the heart of daily school life.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract type: Part time, permanent, term time only (approximately 36 to 38 weeks per year)

Hours: 08:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: to be confirmed

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is part of Nord Anglia Education, a family of schools educating over 85,000 students across more than 30 countries. Students benefit from a world class international curriculum alongside global learning partnerships with organisations such as MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF.

As a growing school, we are building a team of colleagues who care as much about our community as they do about doing their work well.

THE ROLE

You will provide first aid and immediate temporary care to students, staff and visitors, and lead the day to day running of the school sick bay. You will work closely with school staff, parents and the school counsellor to support the wellbeing of every child in your care.

This role suits someone with strong first aid skills, organisation and admin skills, a calm and reassuring manner, and genuine enjoyment in working with children and young people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

First aid and student care

Provide first aid and immediate temporary care to students, staff and visitors across the school

Assess injuries and illnesses calmly, deciding whether a student can return to class, needs to rest in sick bay, should be collected by a parent or guardian, or requires emergency care

Support the management of sports injuries and other on site incidents

Maintain a professional, reassuring manner at all times, including under pressure

Sick bay administration

Organise the daily running of the sick bay and, including inducting and guiding new healthcare assistants or cover staff

Work closely with the afternoon HCA so handovers between shifts are clear and consistent

Organise the school's immunisation, hearing and vision screening programmes in partnership with the HSE

Liaise with the facilities team on first aid kit maintenance and signage around the school

Health records and compliance

Keep accurate, confidential records of sick bay visits, incidents and medication administered, using the school's management information system

Complete accident report forms and notify the Board of Management or insurers where required

Update student medical information and healthcare plans whenever new diagnoses or changes are reported

Maintain records in line with school policy and GDPR requirements

Health promotion and family contact

Develop and deliver health promotion initiatives for pupil groups and individuals

Prepare individual healthcare plans in partnership with students, parents and staff

Contact parents and guardians promptly when a student needs to go home

Advise staff on pupils' medical needs, including on school trips and residential visits, and run familiarisation sessions such as managing allergic reactions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential

Valid First Aid Response (FAR) certification from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), or an equivalent recognised occupational first aid qualification

Satisfactory National Vetting Bureau (Garda) clearance and completion of the Tusla Children First E-Learning programme before starting

Strong first aid skills and evidence based practice when treating injured or unwell students

Good working knowledge of MS Office and the ability to learn school management software quickly

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, students and management at all levels

A genuine appreciation of children's needs and a wish to play an active part in school life

Desirable

Nursing qualification

Counselling experience

Previous experience working in a school setting

QQI Level 5 or higher in Healthcare Support, Childcare, Nursing Studies or Pre-Nursing

Experience using school management information systems to maintain medical records

WHAT WE OFFER

The chance to be part of a close knit, growing international school community

Access to professional development and training opportunities

A supportive, collaborative working environment

The opportunity to be part of the wider Nord Anglia Education family of schools around the world

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all.

SAFEGUARDING

Nord Anglia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and vetting through the National Vetting Bureau (Garda vetting), in line with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, or the international equivalent for candidates who have lived or worked outside Ireland.

Ready to apply?

Applications via the Nord Anglia Education careers page. Please include a CV and a short cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have further queries you can contact hr@naisdublin.com, telephone queries will not be accepted.