Health Aide- Middle School & High School

Windsor Charter Academy•Windsor, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the school nurse for providing health care/first aid, medications, and/or assistance with medical procedures to students. Maintain and compile student health records, files, and database and health- related reports and documents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Description of Job Tasks Demonstrate a commitment to: Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. Include and engage families in the student's education. Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and expectations. Provide personal and professional excellence. Evaluate and attend to students visiting the health office; provide health care and/or first aid, administer medications, adhering to district and state procedures, and perform delegated medical procedures. Contact parents as needed. Maintain health office records, including HCAP, immunization, medication, vision, hearing, cumulative health, accident, and injury records. Enter data into the computerized health office log to document student visits to the health office. Coordinate student health needs between teacher, nurses, and parents. Gather data and prepare reports. Maintain the health office cleanliness and take inventory and order health office supplies and equipment as needed. Prepare medications for field trips. Complete correspondence, forms, memos and newsletters as requested. Attend required training classes and Health Aide meetings. Complete online professional development training as required. Conduct student vision and hearing screenings. Treat staff injuries and file worker's comp reports. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates Degree or higher preferred
One year of related experience in school
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
Criminal background check required for hire
CPR and first aid training will be required at hire
Administrating medication in a school setting
Oral and written communication skills
Conflict resolution skills
English language skills
Math skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of basic medical equipment such as thermometer, glucometer, and pulse oximeter.
Notifying school nurse of situations that require nursing judgement and for collaboration and/or guidance.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
Communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and participation in all drills.
Manage health office supplies and ordering when needed based on purchasing policies.
Be a part of and work with a team.
Manage multiple priorities.
Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Work independently and manage time effectively.
Diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Provide health care and/or first aid, administer medications, adhering to district and state procedures, and perform delegated medical procedures.
Maintain health office records
Enter data into the computerized health office log to document student visits to the health office.
Coordinate student health needs between teacher, nurses, and parents.
Gather data and prepare reports.
Maintain the health office cleanliness and take inventory and order health office supplies and equipment as needed.
Prepare medications for field trips.
Complete correspondence, forms, memos and newsletters as requested.
Attend required training classes and Health Aide meetings.
Conduct student vision and hearing screenings.
Treat staff injuries and file worker's comp reports.