Job Title:             HEALTH AIDE

Reports to:          Executive Director of Special Education

General Job Description:

Work with students and entire school community supporting health needs such as medication administration, first aid, immunization compliance, and worker’s compensation documentation, etc. under the supervision of the site administrator and the Director of Special Education. Provide skilled nursing services per accepted practices, procedures, and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Related

• Interview, measure vital signs, height and weight. Record information on health records
• Maintain health office environment in a clean and orderly fashion
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Inventory and order health supplies and materials through the Lead Nurse for Bernalillo Public schools
• Schedule health appointments with medical consultants as appropriate
• Provide care for illness or injuries for student occurring at assigned sites. In accordance with policies and procedure
• Perform assessment techniques and screening programs as directed
• Compile and maintain health records which includes confidentiality
• Maintain and use a variety of health record indexes, storage and retrieval systems
• Schedule appointments as appropriate
• Transport, using wheelchair (if appropriate)
• Use medical terminology appropriately and demonstrate understanding of common childhood growth and development principles
• Observe and maintain OSHA Standards regarding Blood and Blood Borne Pathogens and other applicable Federal and State regulations
• Assist with health education as needed, i.e.., duplicating, distributing materials, arranging displays, bulletin boards, etc.
• Assist with other appropriate health-related activities as directed by the Director of Special Education and/ or site Administrator
• Provide or oversee skilled nursing services in accordance with accepted practices, procedures, and policies.
• Submit Medicaid logs, as required.
• Adhere to all HIPPA and FERPA guidelines.
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.

Additional Duties and responsibilities:

General

• Show good judgment and demonstrate job responsibility.
• Demonstrate initiative and dependability.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, accuracy, and ability to work independently and make decisions within assigned authority.
• Practice effective use of time.
• Present a professional image and attitude at all times.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma
2. Degree and Certification in health related field Preferred (RN, LPN, etc.)
3. Current First aid and CPR certification
4. Ability to pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Safety and Health:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.  After hours work may be required.  May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.