The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the202425school year:
Goshen Intermediate School
CNA School Health Aide
POSITION PURPOSE: School Health Aides provide essential support to the School Registered Nurse assisting with the daily health needs of students. This role includes administering basic first aid medication administration managing student health needs supporting the school nurse with routine health screenings and monitoring students for concerns. The school health aide plays a critical role in promoting a safe and healthy environment for all students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the school nurse in providing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day.
- Administer basic first aid and emergency care as needed following established protocols.
- Assist in the management of chronic health conditions (e.g. asthma diabetes) under the guidance of the school nurse.
- Monitor students for signs of illness and communicate concerns to the school nurse.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in compliance with Indiana state regulations.
- Document student visits to the health office including vital signs medication administration etc.
- Assist with the collection and documentation of student health forms immunization records and other required health documentation.
- Support the school nurse in conducting routine health screenings (e.g. vision dental etc..
- Assist in implementing health programs and activities.
- Communicate with parents guardians and school staff regarding student health concerns as directed by the school nurse.
- Participate in nursing team meetings and collaborate with school staff to promote student health and wellbeing.
- Ensure the health clinic is clean organized and fully stocked with necessary supplies.
- Adheres to all federal states and local regulations related to school health services.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
- Current certificate in CPR/AED
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong communication and organizational skills attention to detail and a compassionate demeanor.
- Previous experience in the healthcare setting especially with children is preferred.
- Ability to create partnerships with teachers students parents and community.
- Treat students with respect while displaying high personal integrity and ethics.
- Ability to stand for long periods lift and move up to 25 lbs and perform tasks that require frequent bending and reaching.
HOURS: School year 180 days per year part time hours 8am1pm daily. 20 hours per week)
SALARY: $16.5016.80 per hour based on experience. Schedule #211
BENEFITS: This position is not eligible for benefits.
APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered all applicants must have completed their online application at CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE
Please attach the following to your application:
- Letter of interest
- Uptodate resume
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Wendy Swallow BSN RN NCSN
Chandler Education Center
419 S. 8th St.
Goshen IN 46526
The Goshen Community Schools Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race color creed sex age handicap or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled