Health Aide

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 student's 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 worker's 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

• 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

Physical Activity

• None
• Under 1/3
• 1/3 to 2/3
• Over 2/3

Stand – X

Walk – X

Sit – X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel – X

Reach with hands and arms – X

Climb or balance – X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – X

Talk – X

Hear – X

Close vision at 20 inches or less – X

Distance vision at 20 feet or more – X

Peripheral vision – X

Ability to adjust to focus – X

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds – X
• Up to 25 pounds – X
• Up to 50 pounds – X
• Up to 100 pounds – X
• More than 100 pounds – X

Mental Functions

• Compare – X
• Analyze – X
• Communicate – X
• Copy – X
• Coordinate – X
• Instruct – X
• Compute – X
• Synthesize – X
• Evaluate – X
• Interpersonal Skills – X
• Compile – X
• Negotiate – X

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Primary and Secondary Education

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