HEALTH AIDE
Parkview Elementary
JOB TITLE : Health Aide
REPORTS TO : Building Administrator
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :
- The school Health Aide is a readily available resource for children, parents, and staff. He / she is an integral part of the building team in providing a healthy learning environment by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of optimum health and well being in the NLCS system. They also plan for the safety of students and staff. All school health aide's are well trained and prepared by our school nurses for a variety of student safety issues and public health concerns.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Building Instructional CapacityHelps maintain up to date cumulative health records on all students and keeps other health records as neededSupport the school nurse in all healthcare dutiesPlanning & Professional LearningHelps organize and disseminate pertinent health information and dataAssist with the implementation of health policies and health-related forms Interprets communicable disease guidelines for exclusion and readmission of students with infectious diseases, along with or in the absence of the school nurseStudent SupportSupport daily health concerns
Contact parents regarding student health needsSupport staff and students in carrying out health plansAssess medical needs and resolve effectively and efficientlyQUALIFICATIONS :
Educational RequirementsPass a background checkValid driver's licenseSkills & KnowledgeAbility and willingness to take direction and training from school nurseCompassion, empathy and patienceExperienceNo prior experience needed