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 10:45am-2:45pm 195 days/year
Probationary Pay Rate: $17.76/hr. for first 45 worked days then increased to $18.31/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. |