Bilingual School Health Aide (30 hrs/wk)

TrulyHired; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

C Chelsea Public Schools in Chelsea, MA is seeking a School Health Aide to assist in the health services team under the school nurse. The role includes translating for Spanish-speaking students and parents, assisting with mandated health screenings, and maintaining health records.

This 30-hour-per-week school-year position requires a high school diploma, bilingual abilities, and CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Applicants should submit a Chelsea Public Schools application and CORI form.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Bilingual - fluent in English/Spanish - verbal and written
• CNA Preferred
• Certification in CPR and First Aid - preferred
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Demonstrated technology capabilities
• Understanding and capability of maintaining confidentiality in health information

Responsibilities

• Assist in health care activities as directed
• Translates accurately for students or parents who speak Spanish
• Assists the School Nurse in mandated screenings and related tasks
• Weighs and measures students and completes measurement graphs
• Provides first aid care to students with minor injuries
• Reports all illnesses and injuries to the School Nurse for professional review, care, and/or follow-up
• Contacts parents of ill or injured children
• Greets and screens office visitors and answers phone
• Records health information i.e. results of various screening tests, immunization facts, etc.
• Maintains a current master file of student health emergency information
• Sends health related notices to parents; sends information requests, tabulate returns and follow up on non-respondents
• Provides on-going communication to the School Nurse regarding the status of health notices
• Use office software to perform record keeping tasks and to perform clerical functions
• Maintains certifications in CPR and First Aid
• Maintains confidentiality of students and staff

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR/First Aid certification (preferred

Technology skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

C Chelsea Public Schools in Chelsea, MA is seeking a School Health Aide to assist in the health services team under the school nurse. The role includes translating for Spanish-speaking students and parents, assisting with mandated health screenings, and maintaining health records.

This 30-hour-per-week school-year position requires a high school diploma, bilingual abilities, and CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Applicants should submit a Chelsea Public Schools application and CORI form.