Health Aide

Medical Assistant Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide medical assistance and education to our students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid for illness and injury according to written school policy and procedures
• Maintain student health records
• Assist with the school health program in the building
• Provide communication link between building and the Director of Health Services
• Monitor compliance with immunization laws
• Monitor communicable and nuisance diseases and report to the Director of Health Services
• Maintain records and report deemed necessary to carry out the school health program including a weekly health room report
• Maintain the health room and equipment and notify the Director of Health Services of safety concerns
• Under supervision of the Health Services Director and as per training administer medications following district medication policies and assist with special health care procedures
• Provide a link between home and school for health concerns
• Provide health information for special services team

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be able to successfully complete medications administration, First Aid, and CPR training.
• High degree of confidentiality and independence required
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including but not limited to, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting.

Work Environment

• 179 day position
• Reports to Director of Health Services
• Non-exempt