Substitute Health Aide

SUBSTITUTE HEALTH AIDE

START DATE: 24-25 School Year

HOURS OF WORK: Part-time; 10 Months

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

STARTING WAGE: 14.70 per hour

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 INDEPENDENTLY.
• 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.

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