Health Aide​/CNA

Health Aide / CNA

Reporting

Location:

Compass Rose Harvest in Bastrop, TX (Grades PK-9)

Requirements

* High School diploma or GED (required)

* Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (required)

* Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (required)

* Screening certificate: vision, spinal, and hearing (preferred and needs to be attained)

* 2+ years' experience in a health-related position required

Your schedule

* General operating day hours of 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

* Minimal in-town travel and after-hours events required

* Preferred start July 2021

* Full time, Non exempt, 10- month

* Availability to support student recruitment after hours or on weekends

Compensation and Benefits

* Salary depending on years of experience ranging from $28,

* Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services

* Mental Health and Wellness Supports:
Employee Assistance Access for All Employees with access to counseling services. If on benefits, additional wellness resources available.

* Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance

* Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave as well as all school holidays

* Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

* Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support

Your Mission

As a Health Aide, you are on the front lines of student health on a day-to-day basis. You are responsible for student health compliance for a campus location that entails supporting the network Registered Nurse on the following functions: state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance, and maintaining accurate student health files. You are also responsible for promoting health education and preventative health practices for students.

You may report directly to the Campus Operations Leader at the school. You will work in close collaboration with the network Registered Nurse.

Your Responsibilities

Compliance

* Collect, review, and enter immunization records for campus students.

* Ensure all student records across the campus are compliant within the first 30 days of school and remain compliant throughout the school year.

* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic visits, student action plans, doctor's orders, etc.

* Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the health services area.

* Comply with all network campus routines and regulations.

Health Services

* Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.

* Manage the campus clinic independently, serving anywhere from 500 - 1500 students.

* Serve as a health advocate for students.

* Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.

* Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.

* Support with various medical needs, such as catheterization, tube feedings, tracheal care, etc.

* Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.

* Provide medical treatments and procedures according to Physicians' orders and parent authorization.

* Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.

* Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus Director of Operations.

* Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

Consultation

* Serve as a health liaison between the school, physicians, parents, and community.

* Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals, working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.

* Participate in health-related school committees focused on student health and wellness.

* Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementing health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.

* Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

* Make home visits to help with student…