Health Aide-Hoover

Enidchamber; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Job summary

Enidchamber is seeking a School Health Aide to support the school nurse by providing basic first aid, managing health records, and assisting with student care. The role includes helping with medications under nurse direction, conducting screenings, monitoring chronic conditions, and maintaining confidential health information.

Responsibilities include health room operations, clerical tasks, data entry for state reports, and communication with parents and staff about student health needs.

Qualifications

• Basic first aid and patient care protocols.
• Administering delegated medications as directed by the nurse.
• Maintaining health records, immunization logs, and student data.
• Assisting with vision/hearing screenings and chronic condition monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student care including personal needs and daily health checks.
• Maintain and file health office records and inventory of supplies.
• Support screenings and monitor immunization compliance with staff.
• Notify parents of illnesses or health concerns and document visits.
• Provide emergency care until a nurse or clinician arrives.
• Follow district policies and physician instructions under supervision.

Skills

First aid

Medication administration

Health records management

Screenings (vision/hearing)

Communication with parents/staff

Clerical tasks

Job description

$12.15 per hour - Employer Paid Health Insurance

179 days

A school health aide supports the school nurse by providing basic first aid, administering delegated medications, managing health records, conducting screenings (vision/hearing), monitoring chronic conditions (like diabetes), maintaining supplies, handling clerical tasks, and assisting with student care (toileting, feeding, mediations) while ensuring confidentiality and communicating with parents and staff about student health needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Student Care:
  • Administering basic first aid for minor injuries/illnesses.
  • Dispensing prescribed medications as directed by the nurse and physician.
  • Assisting with personal care needs (toileting, feeding, hygiene) for students with/without special needs.
  • Monitoring students with chronic conditions (e.g., blood sugar checks for diabetics).
• Health Room Operations:
  • Maintaining student health records, logs, and files (immunizations, visits, medications).
  • Managing inventory and stocking health office supplies.
  • Performing clerical duties like filing, answering phones, and data entry.
• Screenings & Monitoring:
  • Assisting the school nurse with vision, hearing, and other health screenings.
  • Monitoring immunization compliance and sending notices to parents.
• Communication & Documentation:
  • Notifying parents/guardians about student illnesses, accidents, or health concerns.
  • Documenting health office visits and reporting data to the nurse and district.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of student health information.
• Emergency Response:
  • Providing emergency care until professional help arrives, if the nurse isn't present.
• Key Duties:
  • Delegated Medical Tasks: Tasks like catheterization or gastrostomy feeding, only after specific training by the school nurse.
  • Promoting Wellness: Working with staff and parents to support healthy environments and disease prevention.
  • Clerical Support: Handling routine paperwork, data entry for state reports, and record keeping.
• Supervision & Scope:
  • Works under the direct supervision of the building principal with district nurse support.
  • Follows district policies, state guidelines, and physician instructions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Numberof days and compensation based on Board approved support personnelsalary schedule and employee work calendars.

EVALUATION: Job performance evaluated annually by the principal or assistant principal, lead nurse or Director of Special Services

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climbstairs.

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Ability to operate computers, copy machine, and other office machines as needed.