Health Aide- Middle School & High School

Health Aide (Middle School and High School)

Summary

Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the school nurse for providing health care/first aid medications and/or assistance with medical procedures to students. Maintain and compile student health records files and database and health- related reports and documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Description of Job Tasks

• Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in the students education.
  • Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies procedures and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Evaluate and attend to students visiting the health office; provide health care and/or first aid administer medications adhering to district and state procedures and perform delegated medical procedures. Contact parents as needed.
• Maintain health office records including HCAP immunization medication vision hearing cumulative health accident and injury records.
• Enter data into the computerized health office log to document student visits to the health office.
• Coordinate student health needs between teacher nurses and parents.
• Gather data and prepare reports.
• Maintain the health office cleanliness and take inventory and order health office supplies and equipment as needed.
• Prepare medications for field trips.
• Complete correspondence forms memos and newsletters as requested.
• Attend required training classes and Health Aide meetings. Complete online professional development training as required.
• Conduct student vision and hearing screenings.
• Treat staff injuries and file workers comp reports.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• One year of related experience in school
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

Licenses Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• CPR and first aid training will be required at hire
• Administrating medication in a school setting

Technical Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess the following skills:
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • English language skills
  • Math skills
  • Interpersonal relations skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of basic medical equipment such as thermometer glucometer and pulse oximeter.

• Notifying school nurse of situations that require nursing judgement and for collaboration and/or guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Work supportively with other teachers staff and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Communicate with students parents/guardians staff and community members.
• Knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and participation in all drills.
• Manage health office supplies and ordering when needed based on purchasing policies.
• Be a part of and work with a team.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to attendance requirements including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Personal computers peripherals and media equipment
• Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Adobe and other software
• Typical office equipment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below 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 the essential functions.