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Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 30,252 - 36,864; Full time

Job summary

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn) seeks a Health Aide to provide direct school health services under RN supervision in Alaska. The role includes administering medications, basic health care procedures, and documenting records for student health plans.

The position requires 1 year of health care or school health experience; LPN license is preferred. Starting wage ranges with a premium for licensed candidates, and duties include screenings and health-related tasks as part

Qualifications

• Required: strong communication skills and ability to document student interactions accurately.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic health care procedures.
• 1+ year health care or school health experience; LPN license preferred.
• Alaska nursing assistant or medical assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy services under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Deliver direct care and health services to students under RN supervision.
• Perform first aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
• Administer medications per provider orders and district policies.
• Document health records accurately and confidentially.
• Collaborate with RN, staff, and families to support student health and safety.
• Conduct mandated screenings and report results promptly.
• Participate in health services meetings and training.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Medical terminology

Health care experience

LPN license preferred

Alaska nursing assistant certificate (

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college (48 credits)

Associate's degree

Para Pro Assessment / Paraprofessional Standards

Job description

Position

Health Aide

Position FTE

1.0

Pay Grade

10

Starting Wage

$21.96 - $26.76, +$5 premium pay for those who hold a LPN license or higher

Days Per Year

202

Shift Hours

8 hours per day

Specific job responsibilities relevant for this position include

Will provide speech-language therapy services to individuals or in a group setting under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.

Class Summary

The Health Aide supports the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing direct care and health services under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This role ensures compliance with state regulations, district policies, and individualized student health care plans, maintaining safe and effective health services within the school environment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Provide basic first aid, CPR, and AED interventions as needed, following established protocols.
• Administer medications and record administration in strict accordance with provider orders, State of Alaska guidelines, district policies, and RN supervision.
• Deliver direct care to students with chronic health conditions according to individual health care plans established by the supervising RN.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic and paper health records for all student interactions, screenings, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with supervising RN, building administrators, staff, and families to support student health, safety, and academic success.
• Perform state- and district-mandated screenings (e.g., vision, hearing) and document results accurately.
• Report unusual health issues, suspected communicable diseases, injuries, or changes in chronic conditions promptly to the supervising RN and parents/guardians, if applicable.
• Document and report accidents or injuries per district risk management policy.
• Participate in Health Services meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned to support the health office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

Previous education, training, work or life experiences which provide reasonable evidence of successful performance of various tasks listed.Such experience may be evidenced by:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret guidelines, and document student interactions accurately.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic health care procedures.
• At least one (1) year of health care or school health experience, EMT experience, or other emergency response background. LPN license preferred
• Currently possesses, or has possessed, an Alaska certificate as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant (preferred).

Training & Experience (at entry)

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license preferred
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

Licensing Requirements

Valid Alaska Driver's License and use of a personal vehicle; may require access to military installations.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• AND
• Two years of college (at least 48-semester hour credits);
• or
• Associate's (or higher) degree;
• or
• Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.

Other Eligibility / Compliance

It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the specifications of being Highly Qualified in their application and to furnish supporting documentation to the District.

Days per yearare subject to change.