School Health Clinic Assistant

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia; On-site; USD 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a health aide to provide healthcare assistance in the school clinic, admitting and discharging ill students and administering prescribed medications. You will maintain documentation and support the school nurse with screenings and health procedures.

The role requires First Aid/CPR, AED certification (or equivalent) and the ability to handle emergencies; strong clerical skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene.
• Knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine immediate treatment.
• Ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Administers medication as prescribed, following proper procedures and policies
• Maintains appropriate medication documentation
• Performs specialized healthcare procedures as prescribed
• Treats minor injuries and health emergencies.
• Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
• Assists school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
• Processes student attendance daily, at principal’s discretion
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
• Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Illness/injury assessment

Emergency response

Clerical tasks

Oral and written communication

Instruction following

Professional conduct with students/col

Education

First Aid/CPR, AED certified

LPN/CNA/EMT preferred

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a health aide to provide healthcare assistance in the school clinic, admitting and discharging ill students and administering prescribed medications. You will maintain documentation and support the school nurse with screenings and health procedures.

The role requires First Aid/CPR, AED certification (or equivalent) and the ability to handle emergencies; strong clerical skills and communication are essential.