School Health Aide – CPR/First Aid Certified

Arp Independent School District; Arp (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arp Independent School District in Arp, TX seeks a School Nurse Assistant to support the district nurse and campus principal in health services. The role includes maintaining clinic records, providing minor first aid, and conducting health screenings.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. The position is 170 days, 8 hours daily, noncontractual (at-will).

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate.
• Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills.
• Graduation from High School and one year of related work experience in a health office.
• LVN or Paramedic trained is preferred
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Desire and ability to work with and effectively communicate with staff, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications to students under the direction of a credentialed School Nurse.
• Demonstrates SKILLS to administer first aid/CPR; handling body fluids and waste materials; operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; prepare and maintain accurate records; respond appropriately to medical emergencies; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials; operate a computer using word processing and other business software and standard office equipment.
• Maintains KNOWLEDGE of emergency first aid/CPR procedures; safety practices and procedures; health standards and reporting procedures; local communicable diseases and their precautions, treatments and side effects; public health agencies and local health care resources available to district students and staff.
• Assists with vision and hearing screening.
• Cleans work areas (e.g. sinks, counters, cots, etc.).
• Communicates with students, teachers, counselors, parents, etc. and responds to questions related to students health under the direction of a credentialed School Nurse.
• Maintains student health records (e.g. prescription dispensing log, accident reports, claim forms, etc.) under the direction of a credentialed School Nurse.
• Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Communication with staff, students & p

Health office familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Arp Independent School District in Arp, TX seeks a School Nurse Assistant to support the district nurse and campus principal in health services. The role includes maintaining clinic records, providing minor first aid, and conducting health screenings.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. The position is 170 days, 8 hours daily, noncontractual (at-will).