Health Aide

Health Aide

Wadsworth City Schools Wadsworth City School District - Wadsworth, Ohio

Job Description

Grizzly Academy/Franklin Elementary

6.50 Hours (8:15a-3:15p) 188 Days $18.19 - $22.28 Qualifications:

1. Two years of medical-related experience preferred.
2. Ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit through the Ohio Department of Education.
3. Ability to strictly adhere to Wadsworth Board of Education policies and guidelines.
4. Able to use a computer including use of Google for email, calendar, and Google Drive.
5. Good organization and time management skills.
6. Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel.
7. Ability to perform clerical skills including, but not limited to, filing, copying, and record keeping.
8. Must be punctual.
9. A working knowledge of devices and equipment commonly used in public schools.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
11. Ability to successfully complete CPR/first aid training.
12. Ability to work with a variety of student medical needs.
13. Ability to perform all items as listed in the essential duties.
14. Ability to lift 75 pounds unassisted.
15. Ability to operate, or possess the ability to learn to operate, wheelchairs and other mechanical devices designed to aid the students.
16. Ability to communicate clearly and articulately.
17. Ability to triage student needs in the school health clinic setting.
18. Ability to attend 5 required days of training prior to beginning assignment in the school clinic.
19. Knowledge of, or possess the ability to learn, basic medical terminology.
20. Identifies and documents student health/medical problems and refers them to the appropriate personnel.
21. Validation of qualifications as determined by interview.
22. Ability to earn a passing score on the District Health Aide Test.
23. Other relevant criteria determined by the Board of Education, Superintendent, and/or designee.

Candidates must earn a passing score on the District Health Aide test. WCS is a Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.