Clinic Aide
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Summary: Assist school nurse by assuming routine record keeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conduct health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse. Responsibilities and Duties: Health Services Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed policy established by the school nurse. Administer and keep record of medication dispensed to students only when directed by the school nurse. Take vital signs and communicate findings to school nurse Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp Assist students to and from health room with disabilities as necessary Contact parents of student who will be picked up from school for health reasons Follow the school nurse's instructions and procedure to aid in the daily operation of the clinic Keep the school nurse informed about the urgency of students needs Manage the clinic independently when campus nurse is off campus Safety Use precaution when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care Keep health clinic clean and sanitary Keep clinic organized and orderly Clerical Maintain clinic supplies and office supplies as needed Prepare and arrange bulletin boards and displays near clinic Answer phone calls Assist the school nurse with up keeping of records and reports Data entry of students records to system Scan and filing of student records Keep gently used clothing organized and orderly Compliance Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Comply with School Health Policy and Procedures established by Odyssey Academy Maintain confidentiality Qualifications Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications or agreement to become certified with the designed timeframe Experience working with children preferred Certified Nurse Assistant(CNA) preferred Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to work alone and/or as part of a team Ability to do routine office duties and record keeping tasks General knowledge of the rules, practices and equipment of a school health policy Experience: At least one year of health-related experience, including contact with school age children