School Nurse Health Aide - South Middle School

Purpose Statement: The job of Health Aid is done for the pur pose/s of providing clerical support to the building nurse and assisting the school nurse with the individual heatlh needs of students. JOB DESCRIPTION HEALTH AID Salina Unified School District #305 Essential Functions Administers first aid and medication for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.

• Maintains contact with the parent/guardian for the purpose of of alerting them to any changes in student health.• Prepares written materials (e.g. medication logs, reports, student activites, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or converying information.
• Reports incidents to the school nurse (e.g. fights, suspec ted child abuse, suspected s ubstance abuse, etc) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.• Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks wi th a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills r equired to satisfactorily perform the func tions of the job include: administering first aid. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; r ead and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowl edge required to satisfactorily perform the functi ons of the job includes: safety practices and procedures ABILITY is required to schedule activities , meetings, and/or events; gather, collate , and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently wo rk with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizi ng defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem so lving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily per form the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality working as part of a team working with detailed information/data. Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of so me resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. Responsibility The usual and customary methods of per forming the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulli ng; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 10% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions. Working Environment HealthJob Description: 1Printed 10/31/2011 Page High School diploma or equivalent. Job related experience is required.Experience Education None SpecifiedPre-employment Drug Screening Pre-employment Physical Exam Certificates & LicensesRequired Testing 20 hrs. of inservice every year Continuing Educ. / Training KBI/FBI Background Check TB Screening Clearances FLSA Status Not Evaluated Classified Range 6 Salary GradeApproval Date HealthJob Description: 2Printed 10/31/2011 Page