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Health Aide Full Time

Employer
Roaring Fork School District
Location
Glenwood Springs, CO, US
Salary
Competitive

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Position Type:
Support Staff/Health Aide

Date Posted:
8/2/2021

Location:
Riverview School

Date Available:
ASAP

Riverview School is looking for a full-time, bilingual preferred, health aide for the 2021-22 school year! This position is full-time benefits eligible and pay starts at $18.00 - $21.52/ hr or more based on experince.

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, health aides assist the school nurse with the promotion and prevention of illness and injuries in district schools.

Days worked: 185 days/year (with paid personal time, paid vacation days, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)

Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits

PRIMARY DUTIES

Assist with school-wide health screenings including schedules, records, materials and supplies.

Record health information in individual student health records; assists the nurse with record keeping and immunization records.

Follow up on health care referrals by the school nurse and assist families in accessing needed services.

Provide designated direct health care services within the individual's ability and training for students; follow up on health care referrals.

Maintain and update student health records such as immunization records.

Maintain health office, including materials, supplies and forms.

Administer first aid and medications to students when the nurse is unavailable.

Adhere to requirements of confidentiality regarding student's records; discreetly handle sensitive information pertaining to staff, parents and students.

Responds efficiently to requests for service and keeps principal and office staff informed of any health related problems.

Communicates with building principals and keeps principal informed of any health related problems. Checks district email weekly if not daily.

In some schools, the health aide may be assigned additional duties as assigned by principal.

*Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions and duties may be required as given or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:


First Aid and CPR

State and federal rules, regulations and laws pertaining to medical records and information

Infectious diseases and immunizations

Children with special health care needs

Medication administration

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Modern office procedures and methods

Basic computer knowledge

Principles and procedures or record keeping

Ability to:

Administer first aide to ill or injured children

Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying

Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption

Effectively manage time and multiple responsibilities

Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda

Implement and maintain standard filing system

Work independently in the absence of supervision

Maintain confidential records and reports

Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

Experience:

Related education beyond high school and experience in the health care is preferred.

Education:

A high diploma or equivalent. Current First Aide and CPR certification.

For more information please contact Jami Hays: jfriday@rfschools.com

ABOUT RFSD

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

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