Health Aide

Vail Unified School District•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of professional staff, the health aide provides health and medical support to students and staff on a daily basis. This role involves administering first aid, approved medications, and assisting with health screenings and individualized healthcare plans. The health aide also communicates with parents, maintains medical records, manages the health office supplies and equipment, and performs clerical duties as assigned. They report sensitive situations and may accompany students to medical facilities. The position operates under the protocols established by the District Nurse and/or the Special Education Medical Assistant.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Principal or the District Nurse.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to students, parents, and employees of the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively with students who have speech, language, and/or other disabilities.
Proficient computer and typing skills are required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to evaluate written materials.
Must obtain and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certifications.
Must participate in appropriate training in AED, CPR, and First Aid, as needed.

Responsibilities

Administers first aid to students and staff for minor injuries and accidents, as needed.
Administers appropriate and approved medications to students.
Assists with the assessment of illness, diseases, injuries, and certain health screenings (hearing, vision, lice checks, etc.) of students and staff under the direction of professional staff.
Assists with the school immunization compliance program.
Reviews, understands, and implements assigned duties pertaining to individualized healthcare plans, including but not limited to: Diabetic management, Seizure management, Tracheostomy management, Gastrostomy feeding tube (G-Tube, PEG, MIC-KEY, etc.) management and feedings, Catheter care and management, Ostomy management, Suctioning as needed, Medical injections and/or medication applications via other means as directed by the student’s health care provider.
Communicates with parents in a timely manner using acceptable communication methods regarding student absences and/or health issues.
Reports and records medical records and daily logs of health office visits.
Maintains and updates health records.
Compiles and submits statistical data for state and/or district reports, as directed.
Operates and maintains the health aide office.
Orders and maintains health office supplies and equipment.
Answers phones, greets visitors, and/or performs clerical work as assigned.
Reports sensitive situations, school health hazards, and/or extensive injuries/illnesses to Principal and District Nurse for further evaluation.
May accompany sick or injured student or staff to their home or to medical facility, as required.
Works under the protocols established by the District Nurse and/or the Special Education Medical Assistant.