Health Office Aide

Position Summary :

The Health Office Aide assists the school nurse in fostering good physical and mental health practices by performing a variety of clerical and basic health-related tasks.

Supervisor :

The Health Office Aide is directly responsible to the Nurse Coordinator and building principal or other designated administrator.

First aid, emergency treatment, and documentation are overseen by the school nurse-in-charge.

Qualifications :

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Physical Condition commensurate with the demands of the position including but not limited to : Sitting at a desk and typing Pushing a wheelchair Lifting students / supplies up to 50 pounds Running or quickly walking to emergencies throughout the school building and / or outside grounds
• Current certifications in the following : First Aid, CPR / AED and AED (Adult & Child)
• Basic typing & computer skills in word processing, data entry, and understanding of database management and spreadsheets, use of email in Microsoft and Google formats.
• Communicates and works well with students (general and special education), teachers, parents, co-workers and others in the community.

Essential Responsibilities :

Patient Care

• Administers basic first aid to students or school personnel.
• Promotes safety and protects the optimal health status of children.
• Assists the School Nurse with physical appraisals of students, such as vision and hearing tests, scoliosis screening, and height and weight recording.
• Assists with the arrangements for transporting students in emergency situations.
• Assists in emergency evacuation (radiation, fire, bomb) as instructed by the principal or other designated administrator and emergency procedures per building protocols.
• Administers medication if trained.
• For sick or injured students, assists students with physical care tasks and health-related activities as appropriate. Examples could include : feeding, dressing, transfers between equipment, and toileting.

Clerical

• Assists with the clerical functions of the Health Office, as determined by the school nurse or nurse coordinator
• Attendance responsibilities per building protocol.

Communication

• Maintains communication regarding the health status of students using the procedures established by the School Nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of health information, both manual and electronic.

Professional Development

Attends building and district meetings and workshops as required by the building principal or

other designated administrators.

Specific and timely job training will be provided by the school district.

Performs such other position-related duties assigned by the building principal or other designated administrator during unusual or emergency situations.

Salary : As per current Educational Support Association Agreement (ESA) as well as education and experience.

Application Procedure