Location: Canton,CT, USA
Health Aide JobID: 918
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
5/7/2024
Location:
Canton High/Middle School
Date Available:
immediate
Closing Date:
Until filled
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Canton Public Schools
2023-2024
Health Aide
Canton Middle/High School
6.5 hours per day, 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
10 month position
Start date: As soon as possible
Canton Public Schools
Job Description: Health Aide, Canton High/Middle Health Office
The School Health Aide assists the School Nurse and provides support with clerical and other non-professional duties.
Current certification in CPR. First Aid, AED certification. Health care and/or medical experience preferred.
* Hours will be 6.5 hours daily during school days. 7:15 a.m - 2:15 p.m.
* 10-month position
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
(Some or all of the following duties and responsibilities may apply.)
* Assists the School Nurse with the following (but not limited to): management of students with injury, illness and health maintenance or prevention needs as directed; management of students/staff with medical emergencies or crisis situations; vision, hearing and postural screening (includes screening process, documentation, referrals and follow-up); triage routine health office visits; documentation of student visits; preparation of field trips; maintaining databases for health services (to include but not limited to sports, Physical Education, history and consent, immunizations, and health concerns.)
* Performs minor first aid treatment.
* Maintains cleanliness of health office (includes wiping down furniture, examination tables, etc.)
* Performs clerical duties as required, such as recording standardized information on cumulative health records, completing reports, correspondence, distribution of mass communications, filing, inventory/requisition of supplies and assisting with telephone communications.
* Maintains current information and knowledge of school district policies and procedures.
* Participates in educational or in-service programs to increase working knowledge.
* Maintains professionalism and confidentiality as per Board of Education Policy.
* Other duties as assigned.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. (E.g. Google, MS Word, Excel, PowerSchool, etc.). Ability to develop effective working relationships with
students, staff, vendors, parents, administration and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must possess assistive and collaborative capability, interpersonal and decision making skills, integrity and respect for confidentiality.
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Canton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Date Posted: 5/04/24
Date Closed: until filled