Health Aide

Rochester, New York
Wayne Fingerlakes BOCES
Position: Health Aide

Purpose: This is routine work in a school which involves assisting a school nurse in a variety of clerical and basic health related tasks such as recording information on student health records, performing prescreening procedures to detect sensory problems and general clerical duties.The position also involves basic first aid and minor illness management under direct supervision from the school nurse. The employee will report directly to the District’s Medical Director and Building Administrator(s). Does related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Performs various screening procedures: vision, hearing and color perception, vital signs;
• Carries out first aid procedures for emergency and non emergency care;
• Arranges for or provides transportation for ill or injured students;
• Types correspondence, department forms, accident reports and sports eligibility lists;
• Files health records and related material;
• Duplicates and distributes health related material
• Attends faculty and department meetings;
• Keeps inventory and requisitions supplies;
• Maintains electronic medical records;
• Communicates with parents/guardians as needed.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Administrator and other District office administrators.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general office procedures;
• Knowledge of routine and emergency first aid procedures;
• Knowledge of audio and visual testing;
• Knowledge of inventory maintenance;
• Ability to type;
• Skill in working with young people;
• Ability to communicate verbally;
• Ability to handle confidential information;
• Ability to have tact and good judgment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position;
• Ability to engage with racially and culturally diverse students and families.

Qualifications Profile:

Certification/License: Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. Depending on the jurisdiction, possession of a certificate of completion for the American Red Cross’ Standard First Aid Course may be required at time of appointment.

Experience: Experience working with a diverse population of students desired; successful prior school setting experience a plus.

Demands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

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