Health Aide-Clinton Valley

Starting Date: Immediately Job Details Location: Clinton Valley Position: Health Aide Paygrade: 5 Pay: $18.11/hr Hours: 6.25 hrs/day (8:55am - 3:40pm) Type: Replacement Effective: Fall 2026 Position Summary Supports students with health concerns and illnesses. Serves as first responder to accidents and health emergencies while maintaining confidentiality as it relates to HIPAA regulations. Duties and Responsibilities Dispenses and administers prescription and non‑prescription medicines for routine and emergency uses as ordered by a physician. May be required to administer medications or perform procedures other than orally. Check blood glucose levels of diabetic students; responds by following a diabetic care plan which may include injecting insulin and maintaining logs of glucose levels. Maintains records of all medicines, accounts for prescription drugs, ensures medicines are kept in locked storage, and sends notices to parents to pick up medicine at the end of the school year. Administers first aid treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, bumps, etc.; completes necessary incident reports for injuries occurring during school hours. Assesses conditions and provides appropriate health care treatment for minor illnesses or injuries, including treatment for asthmatic students and allergic reactions. Assesses possible contagious diseases such as lice or pink eye according to district policies and guidelines. Provides health‑related restroom assistance to students as needed. Maintains the operational structure of the school clinic by managing supplies, phone lists, records, etc. Participates in health care training programs as necessary. May accompany diabetic and/or wheelchair‑bound students on field trips to assist with restroom needs, carrying supplies, pushing the wheelchair, and boarding or disembarking the bus. Communicates with community, parents, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information. Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations Required training upon hire: CPR/First Aid, diabetic, bloodborne pathogens, dispensing medication, food allergies, etc. Additional classes may be required to address specific student needs. Experience Experience working with children preferred. Six months or more of related experience preferred. Knowledge Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations is required. Skills Good oral and written communication skills, required. Basic computer skills, preferred. Abilities Ability to remain calm during medical emergencies, required. Ability to effectively comprehend and use knowledge learned in specific training classes, required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, required. Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly toward students, required. Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form, required. Ability to read and interpret school policies, handbook, prescriptions, and physician care plans, required. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including understanding and following safety instructions, responding to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English‑speaking staff, students, community, and supervisors, required. Physical Demands Employee must sit, use hands, talk, and hear regularly. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling required. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds when assisting students. Specific vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus, especially when concentrating on a computer screen and small numbers. Work Environment Noise level is low to moderate. Contact Information Human Resources 19120 Cass Avenue Clinton Township, Michigan 48038 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity Chippewa Valley Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status. Requests for accommodations for disability must be made in writing within 182 days. For civil rights and Title IX inquiries, contact the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator or the appropriate department listed above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education