Health & Safety Substitute - The International School

Are you a Health or Occupational Safety student, an EMT, Medical Assistant, Nursing student, or a retired nurse looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference and earn extra income? Join The International School of Portland as a Part-Time On-Call Health & Safety Substitute! This onsite role will immerse you in a vibrant, energetic environment where your skills can flourish. Enjoy the flexible schedule that perfectly compliments your studies or retirement while earning $18.50-$19.80 per hour.

Engage with a diverse community and bring innovative solutions to health and safety practices. Your insights will not only contribute to our thriving school culture but also keep our students and staff safe. Don't miss this chance to apply your knowledge in a meaningful way. This position offers you the chance to reflect on your experience while working collaboratively in a fun and forward-thinking atmosphere right here in beautiful Portland, OR!

What it's like in the life & day as an on-call substitute

As a Part-Time On-call Health & Safety Substitute at The International School of Portland, you will play a crucial role in fostering a safe and healthy environment for our students and faculty. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with staff to address health issues, managing student health records, and developing emergency preparedness responses. You will adhere to school policies while communicating vital health and safety information, and implementing strategies to enhance safety and accessibility across our facilities.

Your role may also involve handling the accident report process, providing attention to ill or injured students, administering first aid, and ensuring compliance with medical authorizations. You'll have the opportunity to support the wellbeing of our campus community while working in a fun, energetic, and reflective setting. Join us in making a lasting impact on the health and safety of our vibrant Portland school!

What we're looking for in a Health & Safety Substitute

To excel as a Part-Time On-Call Health & Safety Substitute at The International School of Portland, you'll need a blend of compassion, resourcefulness, and strong communication skills. Your passion for our school's mission will drive your interactions with young children in Pre-K through 5th grade, ensuring their comfort when ill or injured. The ability to remain calm under pressure and accurately assess emergency situations is vital.

As a collaborative team player, you will work seamlessly with co-workers while also demonstrating independence. Attention to detail is essential for managing health records and accident reports as needed. Being CPR and First Aid certified, along with experience with young children, is important.

Preferred qualifications such as EMT or Medical Assistant certification, or a Bachelor's degree would be so helpful, or bilingual abilities (but not required) will set you apart in our diverse, forward-thinking community.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Passionate about the mission and vision of the school
• Friendly and confident interaction with young children in the Pre-K through 5th grade
• Compassionate attitude to provide comfort to injured or ill students
• Self-motivated & proactive
• Resourceful and creative problem solver
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to assess and prioritize emergency situations
• Collaborative team player who can work together with co-workers in a team setting and work independently
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate information in the most efficient manner possible
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing with a broad range of internal and external constituents

Required Qualifications:

• High school or GED
• CPR Certified or can be renewed with the school
• First Aid Certified or can be recertified with the school
• A minimum of 6 months experience working with young children
• Communicate fluently in written and spoken English
• Licensed through the Oregon Early Learning Division Office of Child background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified as an EMT would be great but not necessary
• Medical Assistant or LVN is nice but not necessary
• Comfortable with Google Suite or Office would be helpful
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Bilingual: Communicate fluently in written and spoken English and any of the languages taught at the school: Spanish, Japanese or Chinese but not required for this role
• Comfortable in an international community

Join us!

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

To apply, it's a breeze!

Visit: http://www.intlschool.org/employment

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We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value a diverse workforce to attain our mission and support our community.

To be considered for this position, you will provide:

• Completed Employment Application
• References or Letters of Recommendation
• No Visas or new H1-B sponsorship available