Part-Time Health Aide - 26/27 School Year

Job Title: Part-Time School Health Aide Middle/High

Job Classification: Classified

Reports to: District Nurse

Work Schedule: Academic Calendar (5 days before school & 5 days after school) School hours TBD

General Description:

The Health Aide will assist the Career Academy Network of Public Schools by maintaining order and organization in the school clinic, entering documentation both on computer and in student files, assisting with care of students and communicating with staff and families by phone, in writing, or in person as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR Certified
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in using standard office equipment effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation of all clinic visits
• Maintain health related records such as immunizations, screenings, dispensing of medication, and other areas as needed
• Always maintain student confidentiality
• Receive and effectively respond to students, staff, parents and community to meet health related needs
• Maintain a sanitary environment in the clinic
• Dispense medications as directed by the district nurse and in accordance with School Health Services procedures
• Effectively identify students with illness or injury, level of care required, and execute where appropriate.
• Provide general first aid for students and staff.
• Inform staff of students’ pertinent health concerns.
• Maintain documentation of health-related accidents/incidents.
• May be required to travel to more than one location within the Network.

School Activities:

All staff may be required to attend and/or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, summer school, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 lbs, such as books, papers, and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.