School Health Aide

School Health Aide

Requirements

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid under the direction of the RN according to school district policies.
• Administers medications and treatments (such as tube feedings, diabetic monitoring, catheterizing) that are scheduled and as needed, under the supervision of 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.
• Works collaboratively with student, their families and staff to help provide hygiene assistance as needed with toileting, diapering and laundry needs.
• 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, school hearing, vision and lice screenings as well as student health concerns.
• Acts as a role model and resource to students, their families and the school community to promote a healthy and safe school environment.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent Post high school education
• CRT-First Aid – AHA American Heart Association
• CRT-CPR – AHA American Heart Association
• CRT-Automated External Defibrillator (AED)