Job Title: Health Services Aide or Health Clinic Aide

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: District RN/Campus Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse to maintain routine clinic records provide minor first aid care and conduct health screenings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant Certification Preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Health Services

1. Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
2. Administer medication to students according to board policy district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
3. Assist with screening programs take vital signs (temperature pulse respiration rate and blood pressure) and accurately document results as prescribed by district state and federal requirements. Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
4. Escort students to and from clinic and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
5. Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
6. Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).

Safety

1. Maintain an efficient and safe clinic including following infection control procedures as directed by the school nurse (RN). Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body fluid and providing wound care.

Clerical

1. Prepare compile maintain and file all correspondence reports records and other documents required including accurate and confidential student health records.
2. Maintain a daily log of health office activities including reportable accidents communicable disease data and referrals to school nurse (RN).
3. Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.

Compliance

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Department of Health rule State Board of Education rule and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
2. Maintain confidentiality.

Other

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment; special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress