Health Aide

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o High School Diploma or GED

o Minimum 1 year of experience in the field (preferred)

o Valid Texas Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

o CNA, EMT, or LVN licensure (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.

o Participates in the formulation of campus health program goals and objectives.

o Provides direct health care, emergency first aid and care, and related health services according to HPS policies and procedures.

o Provides preventive health care by: providing appraisals, screening programs, referral and follow-up; recognizing, reporting, and using control measures on communicable diseases; and monitoring and providing follow-up on immunization needs.

o Provides families with information on health and medical resources and assists families to access medical care.

o Conducts health counseling, makes home visits, and follows through on health problems as needed.

o Conducts instruction on bleeding control, dental and developmental health, cpr and other health topics as needed for

students, parents, and staff and serves as a resource to staff regarding health instruction.

o Maintains and submits Student Immunization Records to Department of State Health Services

o Contacts parents regarding Immunization requirements

o Performs state mandated student screenings and submits results to Department of State Health Services

o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.

o Ability to analyze data and generate reports.

o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.

o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.

o Moderate travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person