Health Aide

Vail Unified School District•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of professional staff, the Health Aide provides daily health and medical support to students and staff. The role follows protocols established by the District Nurse and/or the Special Education Medical Assistant and may include administering first aid and approved medications, supporting individualized healthcare plans, maintaining health records and supplies, and performing clerical duties. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties are normally performed in a school setting, indoors and outdoors, while interacting with employees, students, and the public. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Principal or District Nurse.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with students, parents, and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively with students who have speech, language, and/or other disabilities.
Proficient computer and typing skills.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to evaluate written materials.
Must obtain and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certifications and participate in appropriate AED, CPR, and First Aid training as needed.
Must meet physical demands that include regularly standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; frequently climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and regularly lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to use close and peripheral vision and adjust focus to observe patient conditions and administer appropriate treatment.

Responsibilities

Administer first aid to students and staff for minor injuries and accidents as needed.
Administer appropriate and approved medications to students.
Assist professional staff with assessing illnesses, diseases, and injuries, and with health screenings such as hearing, vision, and lice checks.
Assist with the school immunization compliance program.
Review, understand, and carry out assigned duties under individualized healthcare plans, including diabetic, seizure, tracheostomy, feeding-tube, catheter, and ostomy care; suctioning; and medical injections or other medication applications as directed by a student's health care provider.
Communicate with parents in a timely manner about student absences and health issues using acceptable communication methods.
Report and record medical information and daily logs of health office visits.
Maintain and update health records.
Compile and submit statistical data for state and/or district reports as directed.
Operate and maintain the health aide office.
Order and maintain health office supplies and equipment.
Answer phones, greet visitors, and perform clerical work as assigned.
Report sensitive situations, school health hazards, and extensive injuries or illnesses to the Principal and District Nurse for further evaluation.
Accompany a sick or injured student or staff member to their home or a medical facility when required.