S Nurse Assistant - District Wide San Marcos CISD San Marcos From $17.10/hr

Hill 35; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

San Marcos CISD is seeking a Full-Time Health Aide to support school nurses across campuses in San Marcos, TX. The role includes basic first aid, infection control, temperature checks, medication administration under nurse direction, and health screenings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid CNA or Medical Assistant certification, with at least one year of experience working with children. The work involves assisting at multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid CNA or Medical Assistant (MA) certification.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR.
• Emergency response certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illnesses per nurse protocol.
• Take temperatures and assist ill students.
• Administer glucose-monitoring tests for diabetic students.
• Assist with vision and hearing screenings and other health screenings.
• Assist with student hygiene and changing diapers as needed.
• Administer medications after nurse instruction.
• Maintain daily log of health office activities and referrals.
• Review immunization records for compliance.

Skills

First aid

CPR

CNA/MA cert

Confidentiality

Clerical

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or MA certification

Job description

This listing comes from the careers page at San Marcos CISD and is checked nightly.

Full-Time From $17.10/hr

Provide district wide assistance to the school nurses as needed in order to facilitate student access to needed health services. Establish familiarity with all elementary campus clinics, procedures, and students in anticipation of the need to provide coverage for absent staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse.
• Assist in care of ill students, including taking temperatures.
• Administer glucose-monitoring tests for diabetic students.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining hair and scalp.
• Assists students with personal hygiene, including changing diapers or soiled clothing as needed.
• Administer medications after being instructed by the school nurse about dosage, side effects, etc.
• Secure transportation for students who are ill and make home visits as needed.
• Assist with communicable disease control.
• Assist with health teaching.
• Assist in maintaining a daily log of health office activities, including reporting accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse.
• Perform routine record-keeping activities, including reports and records required by the school health program.
• Review student health records for immunization compliance and send referral notes home with students.
• Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at multiple sites on a regular daily basis according to staffing needs as directed by the district lead nurse.
• Keep work area clean and sanitary using Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
• 15 Assist in maintaining supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Assist with conferences with teachers.
• Assist with conferences with students and parents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, board policy, district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by principal or designee.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant MA) certification

Experience

One-year experience working with children

One-year clerical experience

Skills

Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency response certification;

Vision and hearing screening certification;