Health Aide

Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 9/10/2024Location: Whitehall Yearling High SchoolClosing Date: 09/17/2024District: Whitehall City School District - websiteQUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, GED or the equivalent. Educational aide certificate. Experience working with children Ability to interact positively with parents and staff PREFERRED: Associates Degree or LPN Certified Work experience as a health assistant, personal care technician, hospital ward clerk, physician's office or other equivalent experience in the medical profession. Current First Aid and CPR certification from an approved provider. Good working knowledge of computer applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Student Information Systems. Bilingual skillS REPORT TO: Building Principal JOB GOALS: To assist the school nurse. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers first aid to injured students and provides short-term care to enhance the comfort and safety of injured or ill students Ability to assist in the vision and hearing screening program. Ability to assist in specialized health care procedures such as catheterization. Assist in completion of new student health records. Ability to assist in compiling health concern information and the input of data onto computer. Ability to assist in the medication delivery system which is delegated by the building administrators. Assist with Kindergarten registration. Works directly under the guidance of the school nurse and may be asked to assist in other areas as deemed necessary. Ability to communicate frequently with the school nurse. Ability to be discreet with confidential information. ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Excellent observation and communication skills May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students. Assisting students with behavioral/management needs Frequent evening and/or weekend work