School Health Aide: First Aid & Student Care

NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL in New Albany, IN seeks a Health Aide to support the school nurse manager and health services staff by delivering first aid and routine medical care to students, under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three months related experience, and CPR/First Aid certification; computer skills with Microsoft Office; and ability to coordinate with families and administrators to ensure student

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED and minimum three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and skills.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of STI database, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: First aid and CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs first aid, dispenses authorized prescriptions and over-the-counter medications; supervises students in the health office and makes appropriate referrals to school nurse or emergency personnel; prepares and processes student staff injury reports (OSHA).
• Performs medical procedures for special needs students i.e. tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, inhalers, etc.
• Contacts parents/guardians to arrange transportation home or gather needed information concerning student medications and medical conditions.
• Maintains and compiles student immunization records, medication logs and confidential medical history files.
• Obtains doctor signed authorization forms from parents to dispense medications.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines in forwarding and releasing student medical information in the event of transfers, withdrawals or graduations.
• Verifies inventory and orders first aid supplies as needed.
• Notifies appropriate school personnel and follows-up with Child Protective Services as required in cases of suspected abuse/neglect.
• Maintains clothes closet for children who soil clothing due to illness or accident.
• Assists students/parents with locating financial or social service resources.
• Provides routine clerical support, makes copies, composes correspondence, processes mail, answers phone and/or produces weekly newsletter.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Building Nurse, Building Administrators and/or other designee.

Skills

STI database

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

First aid and CPR certified

Job description

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL in New Albany, IN seeks a Health Aide to support the school nurse manager and health services staff by delivering first aid and routine medical care to students, under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three months related experience, and CPR/First Aid certification; computer skills with Microsoft Office; and ability to coordinate with families and administrators to ensure student