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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:
8/5/2021

Location:
Basalt High School

Date Available:
August 2021

Basalt High School is looking for a full-time, bilingual preferred, health aide - available for the 2021-22 school year! Current First Aid/ CPR certification required.

Starting pay range is $18.00 - $21.52/hr, Depending on Experience
RFSD offers full district paid 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.

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

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.

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 Aid and CPR certification.

    For more information please contact Megan Hartmann at mhartmann@rfschools.com.

    With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. A highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

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