2025-26 District Health Aid/CNA - Middle School

Western Heights Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Aide performs entry level to semi-skilled level duties under general supervision to assist with medical issues. He/she is responsible for promoting, improving, and maintaining the health of students. The Health Aide Teacher Assistant serves as a resource person in matters of health and functions as an integral part of the school staff. Under the supervision of the District School Nurse, the employee will implement, manage and deliver school health service to maximize health and wellness in the school community. These Services will be provided in compliance with State Laws and District Policy. An incumbent in this position will follow generally standardized operating policies and procedures. On occasion will have to interpret policies and procedures and follow predetermined solutions established by higher level supervision or operating procedures.

Requirements

CNA certification
HS Diploma
Para Pro or Work Keys Test
Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Effective communication skills (oral, written, and/or business) to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and to respond to inquiries. This includes filling out forms properly.
Effective and accurate data recording/record keeping. This includes the ability to perform non-complex recording/record keeping operations requiring logging, filing or posting single entry items either manually or by computer.
Knowledge of basic mathematical skills to perform routine computations requiring knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages.
Ability to read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as charts, diagrams, maps or instruction material.
Ability to use and have knowledge of technology devices including but not limited to computers, copiers, and medical equipment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of grammatical structure and vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft to proofing of completed material.
Knowledge and experience with federal, state, and district health guidelines.
Ability to interpret and translate facts and information to explain situations and issues to others.
Demonstrated customer service/people skills to resolve problems and provide information as requested.
Knowledge of and ability to follow safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to self or to students, inclusive of the District Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens.
Maintenance of a professional attitude and ability to communicate well
Following safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to self or to students
Following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habit concerns
Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.
Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, or clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Alerts teacher to health needs of students.
Assists students with personal care needs.
Assists with minor first aid.
Communicates health issues sensitively and accurately with students and parents. This may include letters home.
Facilitates appointments with health care providers and/or clinic appointments.
Supervises students inside and outside the classroom.
Administers medications according to doctor’s orders or student health plans. This includes the 5 “rights”: right patient, right route, right medication, right time, and right documentation.
Assists students with normal activities.
Follows all HIPPA, and FERPA guidelines.
Meets district standards of performance and follows all board policies.
Performs other health related duties, or tasks as assigned.
Maintain student health records on the computer, and in student files.