Health Aide

Job Goal:

The Health Aide delivers school district health services, under the direction of the District Health Services Coordinator, to the students of Lake Geneva Schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Triaging and administering first aid to students
• Medication administration (oral, inhaler, insulin, etc.)
• Monitoring diabetics' blood sugar throughout the day
• Provide direct care for students with chronic conditions as directed by the school nurse.
• Track and manage medication administration according to physician instructions and district policy
• Contacting parents as needed to arrange for pick-up
• Act as a liaison between students, staff, parents, and the District RN
• Maintain complete and accurate health records, health testing, immunization reports, vision screening and hearing screenings
• Participate in required district and department training
• Other Duties as Assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The employee has frequent contact with students and members of the community. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to engage in conversations and is required to utilize communication skills, such as speaking and listening. The employee is required to sit, stand, and walk at regular intervals throughout the workday. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Essential functions require a high level of concentration and attention to detail.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above and within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol and non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lake Geneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Description Purpose:

This description documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and monitor the work of employees under supervision.

Legal Ref.:

Sections 118.24 Wisconsin Statutes 121.02(1)(a), (q) PI3, Wisconsin Administrative Code