What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Aide position at Shorewood School District?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
-Emergency services and health care of the sick and injured child.
-When appropriate, administer immediate first aid.
-Monitor a sick or injured child until parents are contacted or in an emergency until a health care responder has arrived.
-Maintain a system of accurate health records.
-Compile a list of student's medical conditions for staff use.
-Receive/collect health care data and work closely with our Registered Nurse.
-Dispense medication.
-Provide students with clean clothing when necessary.
-Maintain guidelines related to confidentiality and reporting.
-Maintain/process related reports.
-Maintain required certifications.
-Observe good safety and health care practices at all times.
-Collaborates with District Nurse and the North Shore Health Department on all communicable disease reporting
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-Ability public to work well with students, staff, parents, health care professionals, and
-Ability to provide health care services under pressure.
-Must be detail oriented.
-Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal directions.
-Must maintain confidentially.
-Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
-Good interpersonal relationship skills, especially with middle-aged adolescents.
-Knowledge of and ability to employ good and safe health care practices.
-Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
-Prepares medications and supplies for field trips, when needed and consults/communicates with teacher chaperone.
-Willing to attend professional development/training as needed.
The Shorewood School District is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Required masks, sanitization, social distancing
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
