Substitute Health Aide

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District is seeking a Substitute Health Aide to support student health services in the Cottonwood area. The role is part-time for 10 months, starting immediately, with a starting wage of $14.70 per hour.

The position reports to the District Nurse and Principal and focuses on keeping students healthy and in school. The candidate will perform health screenings, provide basic first aid, manage health records, and support preventive health programs in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid from an accepted agency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work independently.
• Clerical abilities (typing, filing and effective phone technique).
• Genuine liking for and ability to work effectively with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the health center office and health records consistent with school district health office procedures.
• Assist with preventive health services programs (e.g., fluoride mouth rinse and immunizations).
• Perform health screening according to school district policy.
• Provide minor first aid and carry out emergency procedures according to school district policy.
• With proper training, perform technical procedures according to school district policy.
• Dispense medications according to district policy and all applicable state laws and rules and regulations.
• Refer problems beyond area of expertise to District Nurse or appropriate agencies for consultation and advice.

Skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Typing

Phone technique

Child-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Substitute Health Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5017935

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

START DATE:24-25 School Year

HOURS OF WORK: Part-time; 10 Months

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

STARTING WAGE:14.70 per hour

TITLE:SUBSTITUTE HEALTH AIDE

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT.
• CERTIFICATION IN CPR AND BASIC FIRST AID FROM AN ACCEPTED AGENCY (AMERICAN RED CROSS, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION).
• ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY.
• ABLE TO WORK INDEPENTENLY.
• CLERICAL ABILITIES (TYPING, FILING AND EFFECTIVE PHONE TECHNIQUE). COMPUTER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.
• A GENUINE LIKING FOR AND ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH CHILDREN.

REPORTS TO:

DISTRICT NURSE; PRINCIPAL

JOB GOAL:

To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district’s schools:

Perform duties as directed by the District Nurse and school administration.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the health center office and health records consistent with school district health office procedures.
• Assist with preventive health services programs (e.g., fluoride mouth rinse and immunizations)
• Perform health screening according to school district policy.
• Provide minor first aid and carry out emergency procedures according to school district policy.
• With proper training, perform technical (e.g., special health care) procedures according to school district policy.
• Dispense medications according to district policy and all applicable state laws and rules and regulations.
• Refer problems beyond area of expertise to District Nurse or appropriate agencies for consultation and advice.

EVALUATION:

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Revised 3/2025

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $14.70 Per Hour