First Aid Officer
About GESS
As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.
We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award.
Job Purpose
· To manage the First Aid function of the School, along with all staff members of the First Aid Team
· To ensure and maintain high standards of First Aid services in the School
· To provide front line first aid assistance for students and staff
- This is a relief part time First Aid Officer role with $20/hour
Key Accountabilities
First Aid – Hygienic Tasks
· Perform first aid duty during school hours, sports competitions and school events
· Be the point of contact if a student or staff member feels unwell
· Preparation of First Aid Travel Kits
· Control of hygienic standards, measure of prevention
· Checking of all medication on a monthly basis, follow up with expired medication
· Other duties as assigned by First Aid Department Manager
Administrative Tasks
· Support the First Aid Department Manager with data collection from parents when a child has chronic disease
· Inform teachers/parents when a child calls in sick
· Alert First Aid Department Manager when infectious disease arises and sends out templates accordingly
· Writing of accident and incident reports
- Run first aid training for staff
- Accompany class trips as and when needed
· Other duties as assigned by First Aid Department Manager
Knowledge and Experience
· Certified First Aid experience / nursing experience
· Preferably nursing experience with children
Technical and Soft Skills
· Professional in written and spoken German and English, as you will be engaging with students, parents and colleagues who speak these languages
· Attention to detail
- Able to work independently
Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding: We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language or disability. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks. Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.