What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Health Aide position at Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District?
START DATE: 24-25 School Year
HOURS OF WORK: Part-time; 10 Months
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
STARTING WAGE: 14.70 per hour
TITLE: SUBSTITUTE HEALTH AIDE
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT.
- CERTIFICATION IN CPR AND BASIC FIRST AID FROM AN ACCEPTED AGENCY (AMERICAN RED CROSS, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION).
- ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY.
- ABLE TO WORK INDEPENTENLY.
- CLERICAL ABILITIES (TYPING, FILING AND EFFECTIVE PHONE TECHNIQUE). COMPUTER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.
- A GENUINE LIKING FOR AND ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH CHILDREN.
REPORTS TO:
DISTRICT NURSE; PRINCIPAL
JOB GOAL:
To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district’s schools:
Perform duties as directed by the District Nurse and school administration.
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain the health center office and health records consistent with school district health office procedures.
- Assist with preventive health services programs (e.g., fluoride mouth rinse and immunizations)
- Perform health screening according to school district policy.
- Provide minor first aid and carry out emergency procedures according to school district policy.
- With proper training, perform technical (e.g., special health care) procedures according to school district policy.
- Dispense medications according to district policy and all applicable state laws and rules and regulations.
- Refer problems beyond area of expertise to District Nurse or appropriate agencies for consultation and advice.
EVALUATION:
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.
Revised 3/2025
Salary : $15