School Health Aide (BerkKelly) (SY26-27)

Title -School Health Aide (Berk/Kelly) (SY26-27)

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and CPS we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6200 students in 11 schools including a pre-K-1st grade school 4 elementary schools 3 middle schools a virtual school and 2 high is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at of Duties:

Under the supervision of the School Nurse assists in performing non- professional aspects of the school health program as determined by the Manager of Health Services/School Nurse. Aids in the health care needs of students and staff translates for the School Nurse and other School officials for the student or parent of student in relaying health

related statements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in health care activities as directed

• Translates accurately for students or parents who speak Spanish

• Assists the School Nurse in mandated screenings and related tasks i.e. recording results sending appropriate notifications to parents/guardians etc.

• Weighs and measures students and completes measurement graphs

• Provides first aid care to students with minor injuries

• Reports all illnesses and injuries to the School Nurse for professional review care and/or follow-up

• Contacts parents of ill or injured children

• Greets and screens office visitors and answers phone

• Records health information i.e. results of various screening tests immunization facts etc.

• Maintains a current master file of student health emergency information

• Sends health related notices to parents; sends information requests tabulate returns and follow up on non-respondents

• Provides on-going communication to the School Nurse regarding the status of health notices

• Use office software to perform record keeping tasks and to perform clerical functions

• Maintains certifications in CPR and First Aid

• Maintains confidentiality of students and staff

Qualifications Preferred:

• Minimum High school diploma or its equivalent

• Bilingual - fluent in English/Spanish - verbal and written

• CNA Preferred

• Certification in CPR and First Aid - preferred

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff

• Demonstrated technology capabilities

• Understanding and capability of maintaining confidentiality in health information

Required for Consideration:

• Completed Chelsea Public Schools application and CORI Form
• Letter and Resume
• Transcripts if applicable

Terms:

School Year position 30 hours per week. See CPS website for salary information.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.