School Health Aide

Health Aide for Middle SchoolThe Neosho School District is searching for a Health Aide for the Middle School. Qualified applicants should at least hold their CNA certification.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides first aid and emergency care to students following the regulations and procedures established by the Neosho School District, Newton County Health Department, Missouri State Department of Education and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.Carries out delegated nursing tasks for students.Implements federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures related to school health services.Carries out health services procedures established by the Neosho School District.Observes for student health, psychosocial and other needs and refers students appropriately.Maintains accurate, confidential, and appropriate records following established guidelines.Contributes to the development of health care plans and the implementation of plan.Communicates medical information in a timely manner to appropriate school personnel, parents/guardians, and the Neosho school nurse while maintaining confidentiality.Maintains emergency procedure information for student.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory DutiesNoneRequired QualificationsEducation/Experience/Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCNACurrent unrestricted Missouri License; Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); One year of health care experience, and computer experience.Skills and AbilitiesAn individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aidAbility to work cooperatively with othersAbility to work independently within the guidelines of policy and procedure using discretion and good judgmentAbility to accept supervisory directionAbility to stay calm under adverse circumstances and to calm others under stressAbility to relate to children, parents and educational personnelAbility to establish and maintain effective communication, both orally and in writing, with school administrators, central office personnel, faculty, staff, parents and studentsAbility to communicate competently with tact and listen effectivelyAbility to provide a supportive atmosphere for students and staff while ensuring appropriate health room useComputationAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentagesReasoningAn individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formSolve problems when such problems have a variety of concrete variablesTechnologyAn individual who holds this position must:Have strong computer skills including word processing, and working with spreadsheets and databases.Be able to understand and submit online reportsHave the ability to learn new systems and softwareAdditional Skills and AbilitiesAn individual who holds this position must have:Strong interpersonal skillsThe ability to work closely with a variety of staff members and the publicThe ability to safeguard confidential informationPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use fingers and controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach and bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.AttendanceConsistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.