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 operates under protocols established by the District Nurse and/or the Special Education Medical Assistant. The position is listed at Level 10 on the pay guide and is scheduled for 7.5 hours per day and 195 days per year. The salary guide is available at https://www.vailschooldistrict.org/page/salary-guides. The Health Aide administers first aid and approved medications, assists with health assessments and screenings, supports individualized healthcare plans, communicates with parents about student absences and health issues, and maintains health records and daily logs. The position also operates the health office, maintains supplies and equipment, performs assigned clerical duties, and reports sensitive health situations and hazards to the Principal and District Nurse. The posting notes that duties are non-exhaustive and may be supplemented or otherwise assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with students, parents, and organization 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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed 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.
Must participate in appropriate AED, CPR, and First Aid training as needed.
Must regularly lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must meet the physical demands of regularly standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; and frequently climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Must be able to perform work involving exposure risks from disease/pathogens, blood and bodily fluids, medications, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Responsibilities

Administer first aid to students and staff for minor injuries and accidents as needed.
Administer appropriate and approved medications to students.
Assist with assessment of illnesses, diseases, and injuries, and with health screenings such as hearing, vision, and lice checks, under the direction of professional staff.
Assist with the school immunization compliance program.
Review, understand, and carry out assigned duties under individualized healthcare plans, including diabetic, seizure, tracheostomy, gastrostomy feeding tube, catheter, and ostomy care and management; suctioning; and medical injections or other medication applications as directed by a student's health care provider.
Communicate with parents in a timely manner using acceptable methods regarding student absences and health issues.
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.
Work under protocols established by the District Nurse and/or the Special Education Medical Assistant.