Health Aide

The Lockhart ISD Mission


The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart's Leaders


Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

1. Having a Lock"heart" for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
2. Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,
3. Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:


Assist the School Nurse (RN) by assuming routine recordkeeping activities, providing minor first aid care for students, and conducting campus health screenings. Work under the immediate guidance and direction for a licensed registered nurse.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:


High School diploma or GED


CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (current certification or willing to obtain)


Certifications to provide health screenings - vision, hearing, spinal, type II diabetes (current certification or willing to obtain)

Special Knowledge/Skills:


Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)


Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills


Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills


Ability to use personal computer and software to do word processing and data entry


Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)


Ability to work with children


Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:


1-year experience in health-related position


Experience working with school-aged children, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Health Services

1. Provide basic first aid and care for students for minor injuries, illnesses and chronic health conditions according to district policy and regulations/protocols established by the Health Services Coordinator or Medical Advisor.
2. Administer medications to students under the assignment of the School Administrator or delegation by the School Nurse (RN), following district policies and procedures.
3. Maintain an accurate log of medications dispensed to students.
4. Assist with health screening activities, including vision, hearing, spinal and type II diabetes screenings as directed by the School Nurse (RN) or Health Services Coordinator.
5. Provide certain prescribed medical treatments or procedures for students after being trained and evaluated by the School Nurse (RN) in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and delegation rules.
6. Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the School Nurse (RN).
7. Contact Emergency Management Services according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the School Nurse (RN).
8. Serve as an Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA) after receiving appropriate training from the School Nurse (RN) and under the assignment of the School Administrator.

Safety

1. Use Universal Precautions Procedures when providing care to students and when cleaning any bodily fluids spills.
2. Keep the health clinic clean and sanitary.
3. Report any known safety hazards to the School Administrator, School Nurse (RN) and Health Services Coordinator.

Clerical

1. Enter information on student health records
2. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required, including accurate and updated health records on all students.
3. Prepare correspondence, reports and records using a personal clinic computer.
4. Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.

Compliance

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services rules, State Board of Education rules, Lockhart ISD Board Policy, Health Services departmental protocols/guidelines/regulations.
2. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulation.
3. Maintain confidentiality.
4. Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification
5. Maintain vision, hearing, type II diabetes and spinal screening certifications
6. Communicate regularly with the School Nurse (RN) and the Health Services Coordinator regarding communicable diseases, specific student health needs/concerns, campus and department issues, health and safety hazards, and all non-routine matters.
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:


None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment; special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals


Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting


Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension


Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting no ambulatory students


Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases


Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress


*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles for unlicensed personnel published by the Texas Department of State Health Services School Health Advisory Committee, November 2023. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) are considered unlicensed assistive personnel.


This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.