Health Aide at Capstone Academy (2026-27 School Year)

Located in Commerce City Colorado Capstone Academy is apart of the National Heritage Academies network of schools. Through a character-based approach to education we inspire our students to excel academically and think creatively to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers help students apply critical-thinking skills to solve real-world problems. As a result students are prepared to tackle 21st century challenges and excel in college life and beyond.

• Provides appropriate emergency care of illness/ injury/mental health to students and staff in accordance with school district policy and procedure and as directed by the registered nurse.

• Assists in control of communicable disease according to procedures.

• Administers medications to students as delegated by the registered nurse to include various rescue medications.

• Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding students and their families.

• Notifies the school nurse and building principal of serious incidents significant health problems referrals and possible child abuse.

• Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.

• Assists the school nurse with organization and implementation of required vision and hearing screening in accordance with Colorado law.

• Monitors immunizations and follows-up on compliance.

• Maintains health files on each student and monitors medical orders and individual student health care plans.

• Inputs daily health room visits immunizations vision and hearing results in current student database to include referral process as directed by the school nurse.

• Completes accident reports and head injury reports according to district policy process and best practice.

• Assists the school nurse in monitoring for communicable disease and communicates with school nurse regarding any such conditions.

• Coordinates with school nurse regarding concussion management at the school level.

• Maintains records of staff CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and communications with staff on expiration and upcoming courses for renewal.

• Assists school nurse with coordinating student medications/healthcare plans for field trips and/or school sponsored activities.

• Maintains a neat and orderly health room.

• Follows district policy regarding cleaning and disinfecting which coincide with infection-control measures.

• Monitors inventory of supplies including First Aid/evacuation bag and notifies school nurse as needed.

• Monitors AEDs monthly

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills

• Ability to understand and comply with HIPAA and FERPA requirements under the law

• Basic math and accounting skills

• Customer service and public relations skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions

• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

• Ability to maintain excellent attendance

• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

• Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision

• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and Power Point

• Criminal background check required for hire

• Valid Colorado drivers license required for hire

• CPR First Aid and AED certifications required within 1 month after hire

• Standard Precautions required within 1 month after hire

• Medication Administration required within 1 week after hire