Clinic Aide (2026-2027 SY), Dutchtown Middle

Henry County Schools•Hampton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Aide works in a school clinic, providing student care in accordance with school clinic guidelines, applicable policies, procedures, and protocols. The role includes receiving and safely storing medications and medical supplies, administering treatments and medications as authorized, and maintaining accurate records of clinic services and medication administration. The Clinic Aide communicates with students’ parents or guardians, the School Nurse, Cluster or Lead Nurse, administrators, and other school staff about health concerns and appropriate care, including emergencies. The position supports students with health conditions by collaborating with the School Nurse on responses to prescribed interventions and nursing interventions documented in an Individual Health Care Plan or Section 504 Plan. It also helps identify and manage suspected infectious illnesses and prevent transmission. The Clinic Aide is expected to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct, provide a caring and private environment, model respect, communicate clinic behavior expectations, and attend required training, staff development, and meetings. This is a 185-day, 7-hour school-year position.

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.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work.
Ability 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, written, and verbal communication abilities necessary to perform the required tasks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Notify the designated Cluster or Lead Nurse and administrator of student health issues reported by a parent or guardian.
Work with individual students or groups in accordance with applicable school clinic guidelines.
Cooperate with school and system staff to determine appropriate care, including in emergency situations, and accurately document clinic services, including medication administration.
Maintain ethical and professional behavior and appropriate confidentiality.
Perform health care procedures based on orders from a licensed physician and Henry County Schools policies, procedures, and protocols; notify the Cluster Nurse of orders received from a licensed healthcare provider.
Maintain documentation of all services rendered to students.
Contact parents about student health concerns observed at school and communicate about student health needs; contact the Cluster Nurse, Lead Nurse, or administrator when additional information from a healthcare provider is needed.
Receive student medications and medical supplies, document and safely store them 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 and pre-planning Clinic Aide training, other training updates, staff development activities, and required meetings.
Collaborate with the School Nurse to evaluate student responses to prescribed interventions and their efficacy, and develop nursing interventions for students with health conditions in an Individual Health Care Plan 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 and clinic attire guidelines.
Provide privacy and a caring environment, model respect toward students and others, and communicate clear behavior expectations in the clinic.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by an appropriate administrator.