Health Aide - Westfield Elementary

Health Aide

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Nurse by administering medication and performing routine medical procedures. An important additional responsibility is to communicate with the Nurse, work as a team member, keep the Nurse informed, and assist children in managing long-term illnesses or conditions requiring medical assistance.

Required Documents: - Resume - Letter of Introduction - (3) letters of Recommendation - CPR Certification (Not required to apply, but will be required to obtain within 6 months) - Driver's License

Under the direction of a Nurse and site administrator the Health Aide will administer medications, perform medical procedures for students with diabetes, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions where children need trained adult assistance. The primary responsibility of this position will be assisting the Nurse by administering medication and performing routine medical procedures. An important additional responsibility is to communicate with the Nurse, work as a team member, keeping the Nurse informed, and assisting children in managing long-term illness or conditions requiring medical assistance. See job description for examples of duties. Special requirements include current in person CPR / First Aid Certification (within the first six months of employment) Training is required to be able to use, read and respond to a variety of medical monitoring devices such as blood glucose meters, insulin pumps and oxygen sensor. Need to know procedures for filling syringes, giving and injection, and proper disposal of medical waste.

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 6 months)
• Resume

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Shea Borges Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at View phone number on click.appcast.io. A copy of the Washington Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.