Erin Benefield
Health Assistant
El Centro,CA
Summary
Dependable Health Assistant serving diverse needs of staff, students, and their families through active communication and responsive engagement with healthcare services and policymakers. Skilled at analyzing case files and databases to speed up inquiry response times and guide information through appropriate personnel channels. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Health Assistant
El Centro Elementary School District
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted with development and implementation of school-wide wellness initiatives, promoting culture of health and well-being among students, staff, and families.
- Enhanced student health by conducting routine screenings and assessments.
- Contributed to the creation of safe and inclusive learning environment through ongoing collaboration with other educators and support staff members.
- Monitored trends and patterns in student health concerns, proactively addressing emerging issues through targeted education and outreach efforts.
- Implemented effective strategies for managing medication administration within school settings, adhering strictly to established protocols.
- Provided first aid and emergency care for students, ensuring prompt and appropriate response to incidents.
- Reduced absenteeism due to illness by implementing preventive measures such as handwashing campaigns and educational workshops on common ailments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing health programs and services on ongoing basis, making strategic recommendations for improvement when warranted.
- Addressed potential food allergies or dietary restrictions by working closely with cafeteria staff to ensure meal options were suitable for all students.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medical records, contributing to efficient information management within the school health office.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's health concerns, fostering strong relationships between schools and families.
- Collaborated with school nurses and staff to develop comprehensive health plans for students with chronic illnesses or special needs.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Material and Stores Supervisor 1, CF
State Of California Department Of Corrections
09.2005 - 03.2014
- Operate in the Support Warehouse according to policy and procedure.
- Receive, stage, store, and issue various stock and non-stock materials, equipment and supplies
- Maintain accurate records of receipts and issues of non-stock supplies for numerous departments.
- Ensure quantity and quality of goods and complete necessary receiving documents and records.
- Maintain up-to-date logs.
- Contact requisitioner to arrange pick-up/delivery of their supplies/packages.
- Contact vendors and properly document discussions in order to rectify discrepancies or make arrangements for returns and/replacements.
- Review open purchase orders and make the necessary contacts to obtain items pending delivery in order to close purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Ensure work area is strictly controlled, monitored, and secured at all times.
- Receive, verify and confirm all delivered goods conform to the purchase order for incoming shipments.
- Supervise proper receipt of supplies by verifying counts, item identification, and condition.
- Prepare all documents for receipt and issues of supplies.
- Prepare purchase requisitions base on demand and usage.
- Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to: adhere to Department policies, rules and procedures; submit administrative requests including leave, trave, and training in a timely and appropriate manner; accurately report time, and submit timesheets by the due date.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Science
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA 08.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
El Centro, CA 08.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
Documentation And Reporting
Medication Administration Assistance
Registration and Scheduling
Building Rapport and Credibility
Administrative and Office Support
Caring and Empathetic
Communicating to students, staff, and Families
Database Search and Data Entry Skills
Punctual and Hardworking
Document filing
First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Health Assistant
El Centro Elementary School District
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Science
Imperial Valley College
08.2014 - 12.2017
Material and Stores Supervisor 1, CF
State Of California Department Of Corrections
09.2005 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
08.1997 - 06.2000
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mandated Reporter
CPR/AED/First-Aid (Infant, Child, Adult)
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