School Health Aide Grand Rapids Public Schools
About The Position
Provides direct student care under the delegation of the School Nurse. Is responsible for providing first aid, medication administration and emergency response for school children through the School Health Advocacy Program. Works with the school nurse, school staff, other health care providers, community program and others to improve the health and well being of the child. Responsible for assisting high-risk families access available community resources. Provides education to clients and the community related to focus of community program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of relevant experience
- CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
- CRT-CPR - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
Responsibilities
- Serves as the school health office primary contact for health related needs.
- Provides direct student health care as delegated by the RN according to school district policies.
- Collects information, such as vital signs and history of illness or injury and communicates as needed with RN to determine student’s disposition.
- Documents direct and indirect services provided and other pertinent program data.
- Administers scheduled, as needed and emergency medications under the delegation of the RN according to Spectrum Health and school district policies.
- Provides treatments such as tube feedings, diabetic management (administration of insulin) and catheterization under the delegation of the RN according to Spectrum Health and school district policies.
- Participates in gathering pertinent information regarding student health concerns and coordinates these needs to school staff, prior to any school field trip.
- Communicates to the RN information received from students, family members, physicians and other members of the educational team, following FERPA guidelines.
- Continuously collects and documents data regarding: school immunization status, school communicable disease reports and student health concerns.
- Partners with other health providers to provide services to students.
- Completes prep work, documentation, and administers results and follow up of partnering with providers.
- Works collaboratively with student and their families by referring community agencies and volunteers to schedule and provide optimal coordination of services, to facilitate a supportive relationship and to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and plan for future needs.
- Acts as a role model and resource to students, their families and the school community to promote a healthy and safe school environment.
- Mentors, empowers and advocates for students and their families to help them gain independence with their health care needs.
- Participates in social and physical evaluations that could affect the student at home or in school.
- Acts as a resource to program staff to discuss barriers about life/situational/cultural factors impacting client, family and environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
