School Health Assistant

Sylvania; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 44,634,000 - 49,883,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Sylvania in Alaska is seeking a school health aide to provide and administer direct health services to students under the supervision of an RN. The role is 7.5 hours per day, 10 months per year, with an hourly rate of $21.60–$24.14 DOE. Benefits include sick and personal leave, holidays, and medical/dental coverage.

Email [e-mail] for application details. Qualified applicants have a high school diploma, CMA/CNA experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children.
• Experience in the medical field as a CMA and/or CNA.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification within 45 days of employment; preference given to applicants who already hold these certifications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions to include reading, interpreting, and following guidelines.
• Ability to document each student visit.
• Must have a valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle; may be required to gain access to military installations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills

Excellent communication

Written communication

Experience with school-age children

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides and administers direct services, under the supervision of an assigned licensed registered nurse (RN), to meet daily health needs of students in school, according to school district policies and under the direction of an assigned licensed registered nurse (RN).

New Hire Hourly rate:

Grade 6: $21.60 - $24.14 DOE

Internal Hourly Rate:

Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work hours:

7.5 hours per day

Work year:

10 months

Bargaining Unit:

Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience working with school-age children.
3. Experience in the medical field as a CMA and/or CNA.
4. First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification within 45 days of employment; preference given to applicants who already hold these certifications.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to follow oral and written directions to include reading, interpreting, and following guidelines.
7. Ability to document each student visit.
8. Must have a valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle; may be required to gain access to military installations.
9. Knowledge of medical terminology.

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [e-mail].