Health Aide-Erie

Chippewa Valley Schools•Clinton Township, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Aide supports students with health concerns and illnesses and serves as a first responder to accidents and health emergencies while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. The role administers routine and emergency medications and provides first aid and care for minor illnesses and injuries. It also supports students with specific health needs, maintains clinic supplies and records, participates in health-related training, and communicates with parents, staff, students, and community members. The position is based at Erie and is listed at Paygrade 5, with pay of $18.11 per hour and a schedule of 6.25 hours per day, 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. The posting says the position replaces Cynthia Jones and is effective as soon as possible. It reports to the Principal and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Required training upon hire in CPR/First Aid, diabetes, bloodborne pathogens, medication dispensing, food allergies, and related topics; additional classes may be required to address students’ specific needs.
Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm during medical emergencies.
Ability to comprehend and apply knowledge learned in specific training classes.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly toward students.
Ability to apply common sense to instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to read and interpret school policies, handbooks, prescriptions, and physician care plans.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential duties, follow safety instructions, respond to emergencies, complete documentation, and interact with English-speaking staff, students, community members, and supervisors.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds when assisting students.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children.
Six months or more of related experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Dispense and administer prescription and non-prescription medications for routine and emergency use as ordered by a physician; administration may involve non-oral medication or procedures.
Check diabetic students’ blood glucose levels, follow physician- and parent-provided diabetes plans, which may include injecting insulin, and maintain glucose logs.
Maintain medication records, account for prescription drugs, keep medicines in locked storage, and notify parents to collect medicines at the end of the school year.
Administer first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, bumps, and other minor injuries, and complete incident reports for injuries occurring during school hours.
Assess and provide appropriate care for minor illnesses or injuries, including asthma and allergic reactions.
Assess possible contagious diseases or illnesses, such as lice or pink eye, according to district policies and guidelines.
Provide health-related restroom assistance to students as needed.
Maintain school clinic supplies, phone lists, records, and other operational needs.
Participate in health care training programs as necessary.
When needed, accompany diabetic or wheelchair-bound students on field trips and assist with restroom needs, supplies, wheelchair transport, bus boarding and exiting, and health concerns.
Communicate with the community, parents, staff, and students to answer questions and explain or disseminate information.