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Haysville Unified School District 261

Health Aide - Freeman Elementary School (10003471)

JOB POSTING

Job Details

Title Health Aide - Freeman Elementary School

Posting ID 10003471

Description

USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: HEALTH AIDE

SUPERVISOR: District Nurse and Principal

PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Must have current certification in First Aid and CPR.

3. Must have knowledge and ability to use office machines and health equipment as

required.

4. Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after

employment offer is made).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist District School Nurse with evaluating and caring for injuries (providing basic first

aid until parents decide appropriate action), contact parents and/or doctor according to

health policies, document all actions taken in the health room and make appropriate

reports as directed by the District School Nurse to remain in compliance.

2. Assist District School Nurse to maintain school health record, document screening results,

referral status, immunization record and health assessment to ensure all activities

conform to state and district guidelines.

3. Assist District School Nurse with auditing immunization records and notifies parents of

need to update immunizations and assist with monthly and state reports and to keep

health records for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and compliance with regulations

set by the State.

4. Assist District School Nurse with making inquiries to staff concerning the need for periodic

student assessments and screenings; vision, hearing, etc. to meet the needs of students.

5. Assist District School Nurse with notification of parents of the need for medical referrals

and follow up on them so that all students receive the proper care.

6. Reschedule and assist District School Nurse with students who do not pass initial

screening and at the request of parents or teachers for the purpose of ensuring that all

students receive the proper care.

7. Assist with monitoring Blood Borne Pathogen procedures and assists District School Nurse

with training personnel to meet OSHA standards, monitor communicable diseases, and

inform teachers and parents of procedures to ensure the safety of staff and students.

8. Ensure documentation of medication and maintain, dispense, and secure all student

medication according to policy for medication administration to remain in compliance.

9. Ensure health room has first aide and health supplies and inform District School Nurse

monthly of any needed supplies; check AED monthly and working order of equipment and

request repairs as needed to support district staff.

10. Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information if order to

remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work

environment.

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11. Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS:

1. Must occasionally work in a noisy crowded, environment with numerous interruptions.

2. May be required to wear protective garments and/or gloves for exposure control under

limited circumstances.

3. Ability to move, lift, pull or push heavy objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. At will

2. Up to a 40 hour work week.

3. Reports to school 15-30 minutes before school begins and stays 15-30 minutes after

school ends. Do not leave the building w ithout administrative permission.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education

Policy.

APPROVED: 07/21/2008

Shift Type Full-Time

Salary Range \$14.75 / Per Hour

Location Freeman Elementary School

Applications Accepted

Start Date 08/27/2024

Job Contact

Name Beth Schutte Title District Nurse

Email bschutte@usd261.com Phone 316-554-2200