Health Aide

Your Mission

As a Health Aide, you are on the front lines of student health on a day-to-day basis. You are responsible for student health compliance for a campus location that entails supporting the network Registered Nurse on the following functions: state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance and maintaining accurate student health files. You are also responsible for promoting health education and preventative health practices for students.

The health aide will report directly to the campus Director of Operations and will work in close collaboration with the network Registered Nurse.

Your Responsibilities

Compliance

• Collect, review, and enter immunization records for campus students.
• Ensure all student records across the campus are compliant within the first 30 days of school and remain compliant throughout the school year.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic visits, student action plans, doctor’s orders, etc.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• Comply with all network campus routines and regulations.

Health Services

• Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.
• Manage the campus clinic independently which can serve 500-1500 students.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• Provide medical treatments and procedures according to Physicians orders and parent authorization.
• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus Directors of Operations
• Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

Consultation

• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.
• Participate in health-related school committees focused on student health and wellness.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding the implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with the permission of the Principal.
• Communicate regularly with the Network Registered Nurse, Principals, Directors of Operations, Director of Student Supports, school counselors, teachers, parents, food services staff, and other staff regarding health services issues.

You have

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR a Registered Medical Assistants (RMA) (required)
• Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (required)
• 2+ years’ experience in a health-related position required
• Experience with school-age children preferred
• Experience maintaining electronic health records preferred
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of underlying professional nursing
• Knowledge of Principles and practices underlying the special field of school health
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing and literature in the field of school health
• Knowledge of State and local laws relating to health and social issues
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and execute toward goals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to keep all stakeholders informed: network staff, Health Aides, campus leadership, teachers, parents, students, and school operations staff
• Proficient keyboarding and electronic file maintenance skills
• Ability to use a laptop and software to develop and populate databases and do word processing
• Ability to track, enter, analyze and monitor data
• Ability to model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs
• Agree to participate in weekly COVID testing per Compass Rose policy

Your schedule

• General operating day hours of 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Minimal in-town travel and after-hours events required
• Full time, Non exempt, 10- month
• Availability to support student recruitment on weekends and after hours

Compensation and Benefits

• School -calendar position with annual salary ranging from $24,000-32,000 dependent upon experience (the equivalent of approximately $15-21/hour)
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support
• Employee resource groups (affinity groups) are a part of our culture

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265