Health Aide

Position Type

Student Support Services/Health Aide

Date Posted

3/28/2025

Location

Tanque Verde High School

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Tanque Verde High School is seeking a full time Health Aide starting school year 2025-2026. This is a 10 month position. This position supports the health and well-being of students and staff by providing daily health services, administering first aid, and assisting with medical needs under the direction of a School Nurse, Principal, or designee.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the health office, ensuring adequate supplies and cleanliness.
• Record and update student health records, including immunization compliance and screenings.
• Administer first aid, prescribed medications, and care for minor injuries.
• Assist with individualized healthcare plans (e.g., diabetic, seizure, and tracheostomy management).
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with external medical providers or parents as necessary.
• Communicate with parents regarding health issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare reports and maintain logs of health office visits, incidents, and screenings.
• Conduct health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing) and notify parents of results.
• Monitor immunization records and ensure compliance with state laws.
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones and maintaining computerized records.
• Support special health programs and provide training or health education to staff as needed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic and advanced first aid procedures, including CPR, AED, and universal precautions for handling body fluids and bloodborne pathogens.
• Ability to recognize symptoms and respond appropriately to common medical conditions, such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, allergic reactions (including EpiPen use), respiratory distress, and substance abuse.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, parents, staff, and external health agencies.
• Proficient in maintaining and organizing health records, daily logs, immunization records, and statistical data for state or district reporting.
• Competent in basic office tasks, including answering phones, ordering supplies, and using computer systems for data entry.
• Ability to exhibit patience, empathy, and courtesy when dealing with students, parents, and staff, especially in stressful situations.
• Familiarity with medical tools such as thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and equipment for vision and hearing screenings. Proficiency in using software for record keeping and report generation.
• Capability to apply common sense and critical thinking to address medical or situational issues that arise in a school setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team under the direction of professional staff.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in health care, schools, or working with children.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel to perform tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying noise levels; exposure to health risks such as pathogens and allergens.
  
  

Pay starts at $16.00 per hour.

The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.