The job of a a Health Aide was established for the purpose/s of providing medical/physical assistance to students whose medical needs/disabilities necessitates special medical assistance, understanding, and/or coaching; and assisting in developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.

BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS CONSIDERED FIRST

Work Year:

4.0 hours/day
11:00am-3:00pm
195 days/year

 

Probationary Pay Rate:
$17.41/hr. for first 45 worked days then increased to $17.95/hr.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or its equivalent. Must have basic skills assessment, pertinent to position qualifications, at 70%. If testing is not on file, selected candidates will be contacted for testing.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Administer medications, medical procedures and/or treatment, under the direction of the school nurse and according to

  school district policy, for the purpose of meeting the medical needs of assigned students.
• Assist teacher in bus loading and unloading for the purpose of providing a safe environment for the students.
• Communicate information obtained from parent/guardian regarding changes and updates related to student health/medical

   needs to the appropriate staff for the purpose of continual evaluation of student needs.
• Confer with staff, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of

  students' progress.
• Implement established infection control policies and procedures for the purpose of maintaining a safe and clean

  environment for students and staff.
• Implement individual student medical plans, under the direction of the school nurse and/or administrator, for the purpose of

  meeting the student’s medical and daily living skills.
• Maintain health services for assigned student in accordance with State and Federal regulations and organization policy for

   the purpose of maintaining district, state and federal compliance.
• Maintain required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility in an accurate and timely manner for the

   purpose ofmaintaining compliance with district policy.
• Maintain students' files/records (confidential, non-confidential), under the direction of the school nurse and/or administrator,

  for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitor individual students, classroom, library, lunch time and playground/recess activities, etc. for the purpose of providing

  a safeand positive learning environment and implementing the goals of the individual student.
• Provide one-on-one physical assistance to students with medical needs/disabilities that require special assistance (e.g.

  monitoring blood levels, care of tracheal tubes, colostomy bags, catherization, etc.) for the purpose of meeting health and

  medical needs of assigned students.
• Support and maintain classroom procedures for the purpose of providing a positive learning environment.
• Perform minimal clerical functions (e.g. copying, faxing, answering phone etc.) for the purpose of supporting assigned

  administrator and/or site personnel.
• Refer students, school staff, parents and others as appropriate for the purpose of obtaining more information, services, etc.
• Distribute mail, supplies, messages, etc. for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
• Maintain regular personal attendance and punctuality for the purpose of ensuring efficient delivery of services to the District.
• Occasionally assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.