Health Aide - IDEA Henry (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Health Aide provides health services to students, conducts state-mandated screenings, maintains state immunization compliance and accurate student health files, and promotes health education and preventive health practices. The role includes direct student care, medication coordination, referrals, communication with families and healthcare professionals, recordkeeping, and ensuring the campus clinic complies with applicable policies and regulations. Clinic staff report directly to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO); district medical and compliance matters are directed by the Director of Health Services. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of experience in a health-related position, CNA or RMA certification, and current CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Experience with school-age children and Texas Department of State Health Services certification to conduct specified screenings are preferred. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $18.34 for zero years of experience to $22.93, and the position is also eligible for a team-performance bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience in a health-related position.
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
- Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance.
- Ability to use a personal computer and software to develop databases and perform word processing.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with school-age children.
- Texas Department of State Health Services certification to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct student care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
- Advocate for student health and notify parents of accidents or illnesses; secure emergency medical care when parents or emergency contacts cannot be reached.
- Coordinate systems for administering medications at school.
- Establish and implement procedures for mandatory screening programs and make referrals as necessary.
- Act as a health liaison among the school, physicians, parents, and the community.
- Assess student health problems and make appropriate referrals in collaboration with students, teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals.
- Participate in health-related school committees and develop Individual Health Plans as needed.
- Collaborate with other professionals on health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
- Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Make home visits for student health problems when necessary and with the principal’s permission.
- Communicate regularly with campus operations, health services, counseling, teaching, food services, families, and other staff about health services issues.
- Review and evaluate student immunization records.
- Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports and records, including clinic and student health records.
- Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health and State Board of Education rules, board policy, and district and campus routines and regulations.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus director of operations.
- Maintain CNA or RMA, CPR/First Aid, and state-approved health-screening certifications.
- Model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Benefits
- Hourly compensation ranging from $18.34 to $22.93, based on experience.
- Eligibility for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
- Comprehensive benefits plan with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
- Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
