Clinic Aide (2026-2027 SY), Dutchtown Middle

Henry County Schools•Hampton, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Aide works in a school clinic, providing care to students in accordance with applicable school clinic guidelines and Henry County Schools policies, procedures, and protocols. The role works with the School Nurse, Cluster or Lead Nurse, administrators, staff, students, and families to address student health needs, administer ordered treatments and medications, maintain accurate service records, and help manage infectious illness risks. The position reports to the Principal and is scheduled for 185 work days at 7 hours per day.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
General computer proficiency.
Recordkeeping, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with educators, students, staff, families, and other stakeholders.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work and able to be present at the physical worksite.
Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, and written and verbal communication are essential to performing required tasks.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a CNA, MA, graduate nurse, or nurse without a current Georgia license.
CPR and first-aid training.

Responsibilities

Notify the designated Cluster or Lead Nurse and an administrator about student health issues reported by a parent or guardian.
Work with individual students or groups of students while performing duties according to applicable school clinic guidelines.
Coordinate with school and system staff to determine appropriate care, including in emergency situations.
Maintain accurate documentation of clinic services, including medication administration, and document all services rendered to students.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and appropriate confidentiality.
Perform health care procedures based on licensed physician orders and Henry County Schools policies, procedures, and protocols.
Notify the Cluster Nurse of orders received from a licensed healthcare provider.
Contact parents about student health concerns observed or noted at school and communicate about student health needs as needed.
Contact the Cluster Nurse, Lead Nurse, and/or administrator when additional information from a student's healthcare provider is needed to provide care at school.
Receive medications and medical supplies for students, document their receipt, and store them safely according to protocol.
Administer treatments and medication and document medication administration according to approved clinic policies, procedures, protocols, and physician directions.
Attend mandatory new-hire Clinic Aide training, pre-planning training, training updates, staff development activities, and required meetings.
Collaborate with the School Nurse to evaluate student responses to prescribed interventions and their efficacy.
Develop nursing interventions for students with health conditions in an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) or Section 504 Plan.
Collaborate with the Cluster or Lead Nurse and school administrator to identify and manage individuals with suspected infectious illnesses and help prevent transmission.
Follow the HCS professional dress code.
Provide privacy and a caring environment, model respect, and communicate clear behavior expectations in the clinic to students and staff.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by an appropriate administrator.