Health Aide - IDEA Frontier (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools · Hidalgo County, TX · Yesterday
Healthcare$16.26/hrFull-time
Description
The Health Aide provides health services to students, conducts state-mandated screenings, maintains immunization compliance, and manages clinic files. They also promote health education and preventive practices.
What We Offer
- Compensation: $16.26 - $20.40 per hour, with a performance bonus.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and employer-paid mental/behavioral health services.
- Special Benefits: Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave, up to 50% tuition reimbursement, and access to work-life services.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- One-year experience in a health-related position, with preference for experience with school-age children
- Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid
- Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services for vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred)
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct care using professional assessment skills and established protocols.
- Secure medical care for students in emergencies and notify parents.
- Administer medications to students and coordinate screening programs.
- Communicate with various stakeholders and collaborate on health-related plans.
- Review and maintain clinic records and ensure compliance with policies.
- Maintain certifications and report potential health hazards.
About IDEA Public Schools
- Network of tuition-free public charter schools serving over 80,000 students in Texas, Florida, Ohio.
- Commitment to sending 100% of graduates to college.
- Core values of setting and reaching ambitious goals, working with urgency, and fostering a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging.
To Apply
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