School Health Aide & First Aid Specialist

Sunnyvale School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyvale School District seeks a Health Aide to administer first aid, screen ill or injured students, and assist with health testing programs. You will prepare and maintain health records, administer medications as prescribed, and coordinate with nurses and parents.

Applicants must hold First Aid and CPR certifications and a California driver’s license; experience with a computerized records system and public health directives is preferred.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in a health care service environment.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued from an authorized agency. Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of health services for students; assist in the evaluation and documentation of student health complaints; determine appropriate action to be taken; maintain related records using a computerized system.
• Screen students' complaints to report medical conditions; take and record temperatures; administer first aid to students; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs.
• Administer medication as prescribed in accordance with established guidelines; maintain related records.
• Coordinate, schedule, and assist nurses in vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings; prepare related reports; and follow-up testing as needed.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; maintain inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary; provide first aid supplies to classrooms.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, scanner, copier and fax machine.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Record-keeping

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Privacy/compliance

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

1 year health care experience

Tools

Computer system

Medical records software

Job description

Sunnyvale School District seeks a Health Aide to administer first aid, screen ill or injured students, and assist with health testing programs. You will prepare and maintain health records, administer medications as prescribed, and coordinate with nurses and parents.

Applicants must hold First Aid and CPR certifications and a California driver’s license; experience with a computerized records system and public health directives is preferred.