Health Aide-CVHS

• CVHS
• Health Aide
• Paygrade 5
• $17.58/hr
• 7 hrs/day
• 6:50am-2:20pm
• Replacement
• Effective asap

Position Summary

Supports students with health concerns and illnesses. Serves as first responder to accidents and health emergencies while maintaining confidentiality as it related to HIPPA regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Dispenses and administers prescription and non-prescription medicines for routine and emergency uses as ordered by a physician.
• May be required to administer medications or perform procedures other than orally.
• Check blood glucose levels of diabetic students; responds by following diabetic plan provided by physician and parent, which may include injecting insulin. Maintain logs of glucose levels.
• Maintains records of all medicines, accounts for prescription drugs, insures that medicines are maintained in locked storage, and send notices to parents to pick up medicine at the end of the school year.
• Administers first aid treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, bumps, etc; completes necessary incident reports for injuries occurring during school hours.
• Assesses condition and provides appropriate health care treatment for other minor illnesses or injuries including providing appropriate treatment for asthmatic students, allergic reactions, etc.
• Assesses possible contagious disease or illnesses such as lice, pink eye, etc according to district policies and guidelines.
• Provides health related restroom assistance to students as needed.
• Maintains the working structure of the school clinic by maintaining supplies, phone lists, records, etc.
• Participates in health care training programs as necessary.
• May accompany diabetic and/or wheel chair bound students on field trips to assist them with restrooms, carrying supplies, pushing the wheelchair, boarding and off-boarding the bus, and responding the health concerns.
• Communicate with community, parents, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Education:

This position requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Required training upon hire is CPR/First Aide, diabetic, bloodborne pathogens, dispensing medication, food allergies, etc. May be required to take additional classes to address students specific needs.

Experience:

• Experience working with children preferred.
• 6 months or more of related experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.

Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills, required.
• Basic computer skills, preferred.

Abilities:

• Ability to remain calm during medical emergencies, required.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and use the knowledge learned in specific training classes, required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, required.
• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students, required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies, handbook, prescriptions, and physician care plans, required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds when assisting and lifting students, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Title: Health Aide – Grade 5 FLSA: Non- Exempt

Reports to: Principal Updated: January 2010

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 586-723-2090 Email: [email protected] / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: [email protected]. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or [email protected].