Health Aide @ Boronda Academy (Position# 1230) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. *OUTSIDE APPLICANTS ONLY* at Salinas City Elementary
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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HEALTH AIDE
definition of the position
Under general supervision, to perform clerical and first-aid duties in the health office at a school; to assist the Health Aide Coordinator in implementing the total school health program; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from Building Principal.
Examples of duties
Administer first aid to pupils on school grounds, contact parents if situation warrants it; maintain daily log of students given first aid and aid given; and prepare accident reports in case of serious student injuries on school grounds.
Maintain cumulative health records on students, record results of health screenings; and prepare lists of students needing attention.
Do follow-up verifications on medications and health problems of students.
Assist Health Aide Coordinator in conducting health tests such as vision, hearing, scoliosis and/or dental screening.
Screen students to identify potential or existing health problems by reviewing cumulative records and talking with students, staff and parents.
Order health room supplies and classroom first aid kit supplies through the Health Aide Coordinator.
Dispense medication as prescribed by physician or as requested by parent.
Serve as back up if needed for physically/medically challenged students.
Participate in District-wide training or in training as related to special needs students at their site.
OTHER DUTIES
Perform a variety of clerical, typing, and filing duties as related to health.
Assist as time allows in verifying illness for attendance purposes.
Be liaison between school and outside health services/agencies.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform a two person lift;
Ability to bend body at the knees and hips in order to drag an injured victim;
Ability to support a victim who is conscious and who can walk with assistance;
Ability to see for purposes of observing students and for reading correspondence, documents and other printed matter;
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone;
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on the telephone.
Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, reach overhead and run on occasion;
Physical strength sufficient to lift 25 pounds;
Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time;
Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines (including computers);
REQUIRED qualifications
knowledge of First aid principles and techniques;
Universal Precautions;
Basic clerical techniques and procedures, as applied to filing, correspondence, records maintenance, and documents processing.
ability to Administer first aid for minor injuries;
Dispense medications as required;
Perform clerical duties of average difficulty;
Operate a typewriter and computer;
Develop and maintain good personal relationships with children, parents, and school staff;
Achieve a satisfactory rating in a District-approved screening test;
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
REQUIRED
LICENSE Maintain possession of a current Red Cross First-Aid Certificate and current C.P.R. Certificate;
education Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
desirable qualifications
DESIRABLE
KNOWLEDGE Bilingual/Biliterate in English and a designated second language.
DESIRABLE Some experience in health-related fields, such as in a hospital, doctor’s
experience office, or social services.
Approved: 10/13/97
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
See job description.
See job description. Mandatory Clerical test. Must submit current CPR & First Aid certification with application. Must submit High School Diploma or GED with application.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or GED)
See job description.
See job description. Mandatory Clerical test. Must submit current CPR & First Aid certification with application. Must submit High School Diploma or GED with application.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or GED)