Mesquite Clinic Aide

Mesquite, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal or Vice Principal and District Nurse the Clinic Aide is responsible for providing preventive health services to facilitate students optimal physical mental emotional and social growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of the organization.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets letters and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees administration and the Board.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred Experience

Minimum one year experience in healthcare field.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (required).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Other:

Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Vice Principal Principal District Nurse and Chief Academic Officer.

Clerical & Administrative Support:

Records immunizations health findings and other relevant data.
Assists District Nurse with the development of student health plans.
Interprets the health status of students to parents and school personnel.
Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
Serves as a resource person on health issues for students parents faculty and staff.
Maintains student health records and appropriate clinic sign-in logs and records.
Obtains a health history.

Student Support & Care:

Screens and evaluates findings of deficits in vision hearing scoliosis growth etc.
Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
Demonstrates a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs.

Compliance & Program Support:

Monitors compliance of school health programs with federal state and local laws regulations and policies.
Maintains security of school health supplies.
Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases.
Provides input and guidance in the development of health policies goals and objectives for the district.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student information.
Understands and complies with all district policies procedures and expectations as articulated in the Faculty handbook or as communicated by administration.

Professionalism & Communication:

Exercises professional judgment in making decisions.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with students parents administrators and other school personnel.
Maintains a well-organized clinic.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal or Vice Principal and District Nurse the Clinic Aide is responsible for providing preventive health services to facilitate students optimal physical mental emotional and social growth and development.QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Cert...