What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Aide (Position is open until filled and may close at anytime) position at Lowell Junior High School?
SUMMARY: Assists the School Nurse in the smooth and efficient operation of the school health offices and services to improve the health status of students and promote a positive educational environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs routine first aid procedures; assists in screening ill or injured students
- Upon evaluation, refers seriously ill or injured students to the emergency medical system (911).
- Serves as a liaison between children, staff, school nurse, parents, and community and external health and social agencies
- Maintains student health records. Ensures health histories are recorded. May maintain diabetic student’s records and conduct diabetic sugar tests and maintains food allergy information for teachers and cafeteria staff
- Screens hearing and vision of students and posts results to health records
- Gathers immunization history from parents, physicians and health care facilities and records on health record. Interprets immunization records. Inputs immunization data into records system
- Maintains a daily log of all students that have been tended to, recording the reason for the visit and actions taken; inputs data into computer
- Arranges for and assists nurse with special health programs such as: lice screening, fluoride administrations and immunization clinics
- Reports communicable diseases to appropriate health agency for further instruction.
- Assists in medications distribution and monitoring of diabetic diet as needed
- Schedules appointments, collects permission slips and fee payments for various available services
- Presents and provides health related programs and services to various staff
- Assists with clerical duties such as answering phones, mail duties,
- Maintains health office supplies and orders supplies when needed
- Uses first aide procedures to triage student illnesses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of all basic first aid methods, including CPR, AED and training methods
- Awareness of the universal precautions for handling body fluids and blood borne pathogens
- Must demonstrate proficiency with thermometer and sphygmomanometer
- Knowledge of substance abuse detection methods
- Knowledge of child protective services and reporting
- Ability to handle illness and injury to others in a professional manner, and refer to the registered nurse as necessary for further evaluation
- Knowledge of medical abbreviations
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
- Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year previous experience working with children
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- Previous clerical or medical experience preferred
- Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
- LPN/MA OR CNA Certification
Computer Proficiency: Utilizes all appropriate, available and relevant technology to ensure duties are performed effectively.
Salary : $16 - $19