Full-Time Health Aide - 7.5 Hours Per Day

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid in accordance with the district's first aid procedure.
• Notifies the Coordinator of Nurses of any injury requiring medical or dental intervention or immediate absence from school.
• Examines students who present probable symptoms of a communicable disease.
• Receives proper documentation from physician to re-admit students who were on leave.
• Facilitates self-medication as set forth in district guidelines.
• Provides services to students having special medical needs as ordered by their physician.
• Maintain a record of student contacts on appropriate school forms.
• Documents all accidents on the school's accident report form.
• Contact appropriate adult to arrange transportation of sick or injured students.
• Conducts height and weight screening for all students in assigned building.
• Review immunization data on assigned students for accuracy and completeness.
• Schedule students for various screening procedures and for medical examinations.
• Maintain a complete, accurate health record for all students assigned and initiate a health record for all new students.
• Inventory supplies, secure and dispense all necessary supplies to maintain health room standards.
• Consult with students and families to make appropriate agency referrals.
• Schedule and assist with mandated school dental exams and physical exams.
• Assist and/or conduct testing including growth, auditory, vision, and scoliosis.
• Other duties within certification as may be assigned by the Certified School Nurse, Principal or designee (Duties may include but not limited to clerical, inventory checks and putting away supplies).