HEALTH AIDE (Substitute)

Douglas Unified School District • Douglas, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides health services and related support to students at one or more assigned schools. Maintains current and accurate student health data in confidential files.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Open Airways for Schools Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Prior experience providing health services in a school setting
• Computer Proficiency: Word standard, Excel standard and Outlook standard
• Knowledge of procedures for vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure screenings, CPR and first aid
• Ability to safely and accurately operate audiometer, otoscope, blood pressure monitor, and stethoscope
• Ability to work effectively with students and establish rapport
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of student medical records and proprietary information
• Knowledge of rules and standards of student health standards
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

Nice To Haves

• College coursework related to healthcare professions beneficial
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Responsibilities

• Assesses ill and injured students, working in cooperation with the Registered Nurse to ensure that appropriate care is provided
• Maintains accurate, current logs and codes all injuries and illnesses
• Creates health folders for new students
• Reviews and updates all student health records to include immunization verification and other relevant data
• Screens for a variety of health related problems as required, including, but not limited to, screenings for vision health, hearing, dental health, Scoliosis, and Pediculosis
• Prepare Nurses’ Reports for Special Education/Speech students
• Prepares Arizona Vision, Hearing, and Immunization reports (annually)
• Enters student emergency card information in the computer system
• Dispenses medication to students in accordance with State, Federal and local laws and district guidelines or policies, or instructions by licensed medical personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED