Health & Wellness Services | Substitute Health Aide

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is looking for a Health Assistant to support health-related tasks and provide first aid under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will assist with various clerical duties in a school clinic, ensuring the wellbeing of students and staff. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, with certifications as a medical assistant or nurse assistant preferred. CPR certification must be completed upon hire.

The role involves maintaining health records, assisting with health screenings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety practices. This position is crucial in creating a safe environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Certified medical assistant, nurse assistant or EMT preferred.
• Must complete required CPR certification class upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse in meeting students' health care needs.
• Maintain documentation of student and staff encounters.
• Assist with health screenings and follow-up services.

Skills

Basic first aid skills

Office computer skills

Oral & written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified medical assistant, nurse assistant or EMT

Job description

Job Description

Assists in school clinic by performing delegated health related tasks assigned and supervised by registered nurse. Provides basic first aid and specifically trained tasks that promote the health and wellbeing of student and staff members in assigned building. Perform various clerical duties in support of health related activities and assist students with activities of daily living.

Qualifications

Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Certified medical assistant, nurse assistant or EMT preferred. Have strong office computer oral & written communications skills. Must complete required CPR certification class upon hire and complete any training provided by FWCS Health and Wellness Services Department.

Essential Functions

• Assist Registered Nurse in assuring student’s acute and chronic health care needs are met at school. This includes medication administration vital sign assessments and other medical care all under the direct supervision of a nurse.
• Help to maintain a safe school environment by following best practices for public health matters set forth by local and state Health Departments and the Center for Disease Control.
• Assist students with performing activities of daily living as assigned or directed by the nurse.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the school’s health clinic such as preparing typing duplicating and filing health materials. Assist nurse in organizing and preparing school health programs to insure programs run smoothly.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of student and staff encounters including medication administration clinic visits accident reporting and other district documentation.
• Assist the nurse in implementing mandated health screenings and help nurse provide follow up services to families such as the handling of letters and paperwork.
• Follow health and safety practices and procedures; assist with maintenance of health clinic and other assigned areas in a safe orderly and clean manner.
• Attend Health & Wellness Services departmental meetings and complete required professional learning as assigned by the Health & Wellness Director.
• All job duties performed will be under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. They may be occasionally required to bend at the waist knee or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will. The incumbent will be required to lift carry and/or push students weighing more than 50 pounds in wheelchairs as assigned. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.