Health Aide

at  Vail School District

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Principal or the District Nurse.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to students, parents, and employees of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively with students who have speech, language, and/or other disabilities. Proficient computer and typing skills are required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, are non-exhaustive and may be supplemented; other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties in a satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers first aid to students and staff for minor injuries and accidents, as needed.
• Administers appropriate and approved medications to students.
• Assists with the assessment of illness, diseases, injuries, and certain health screenings (hearing, vision, lice checks, etc.) of students and staff under the direction of professional staff.
• Assists with the school immunization compliance program.
• Reviews, understands, and implements assigned duties pertaining to individualized healthcare plans, including but not limited to:
• Diabetic management
• Seizure management
• Tracheostomy management
• Gastrostomy feeding tube (G-Tube, PEG, MIC-KEY, etc.) management and feedings
• Catheter care and management
• Ostomy management
• Suctioning as needed
• Medical injections and/or medication applications via other means as directed by the student’s health care provider
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner using acceptable communication methods regarding student absences and/or health issues.
• Reports and records medical records and daily logs of health office visits.
• Maintains and updates health records. Compiles and submits statistical data for state and/or district reports, as directed.
• Operates and maintains the health aide office. Orders and maintains health office supplies and equipment. Answers phones, greets visitors, and/or performs clerical work as assigned.
• Reports sensitive situations, school health hazards, and/or extensive injuries/illnesses to Principal and District Nurse for further evaluation.
• May accompany sick or injured student or staff to their home or to medical facility, as required.
• Works under the protocols established by the District Nurse and/or the Special Education Medical Assistant