School Health Aide 10 Month - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

3d•$34,477 - $37,133•Onsite

About The Position

A School Health Aide in the Baltimore City Health Department performs a variety of school health clinic and office support tasks for Baltimore City Public Schools. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in a school health clinic or health suite where there is occasional exposure to body fluids and students with contagious illnesses. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Reading comprehension skill sufficient to permit understanding of the American Red Cross and American Heart Association manuals of Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, School Health Services Manual, and other relevant special procedures documents.
Ability to provide first aid.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
Ability to maintain student health records in a clear and accurate manner, and to file alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical and school administrators and teachers.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain and maintain current certification as a Medication Technician within 6 months of hire.
Must receive hepatitis-B series immunizations unless already immune.
Must successfully complete a first aid course and a CPR course for adults, children and infants and maintain current certification.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of school health clinic and office support tasks.
Assist a nurse or nurse practitioner during patient care.
Perform simple medical tests and procedures.
Maintain student health records in a clear and accurate manner, and to file alphabetically and numerically.
Establish and maintain constructive relationships with parents and students.
Maintain confidentiality of student records.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical and school administrators and teachers.