Health Aide (Position is open until filled and may close at anytime)

SUMMARY:  Assists the School Nurse in the smooth and efficient operation of the school health offices and services to improve the health status of students and promote a positive educational environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine first aid procedures; assists in screening ill or injured students
• Upon evaluation, refers seriously ill or injured students to the emergency medical system (911).
• Serves as a liaison between children, staff, school nurse, parents, and community and external health and social agencies
• Maintains student health records.  Ensures health histories are recorded.  May maintain diabetic student’s records and conduct diabetic sugar tests and maintains food allergy information for teachers and cafeteria staff
• Screens hearing and vision of students and posts results to health records
• Gathers immunization history from parents, physicians and health care facilities and records on health record.  Interprets immunization records. Inputs immunization data into records system
• Maintains a daily log of all students that have been tended to, recording the reason for the visit and actions taken; inputs data into computer
• Arranges for and assists nurse with special health programs such as: lice screening, fluoride administrations and immunization clinics 
• Reports communicable diseases to appropriate health agency for further instruction.
• Assists in medications distribution and monitoring of diabetic diet as needed
• Schedules appointments, collects permission slips and fee payments for various available services
• Presents and provides health related programs and services to various staff
• Assists with clerical duties such as answering phones, mail duties,
• Maintains health office supplies and orders supplies when needed
• Uses first aide procedures to triage student illnesses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of all basic first aid methods, including CPR, AED and training methods
• Awareness of the universal precautions for handling body fluids and blood borne pathogens 
• Must demonstrate proficiency with thermometer and sphygmomanometer
• Knowledge of substance abuse detection methods
• Knowledge of child protective services and reporting
• Ability to handle illness and injury to others in a professional manner, and refer to the registered nurse as necessary for further evaluation
• Knowledge of medical abbreviations
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year previous experience working with children
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Previous clerical or medical experience preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

• LPN/MA OR CNA Certification

Computer Proficiency: Utilizes all appropriate, available and relevant technology to ensure duties are performed effectively.