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Health Aide K-2nd Grade Zion Elementary School District 6 - 1.8 Zion, IL Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Vision insurance Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Report preparation Computer operation Hearing screenings Toileting assistance Medical equipment operation Safety regulations Writing skills Student record keeping Office cleaning Student database management Client file management Student information system Schedule management Clinical data entry Implementing health screening services Data entry Medical Assisting Typing Medical assisting Childcare medication administration 1 year Accident reporting Equipment inventory management Managing patient records Ordering supplies Patient emergency assistance Entry level File organization First aid and

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HEALTH AIDE POSITION DESCRIPTION BASIC FUNCTION

Administer basic first aid and screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and district regulations; assist with health testing program (vision, hearing, etc.); prepare and maintain a variety of records, files, and reports per compliance. Salary Range can be found in our Collective Bargaining Agreement -

LINK DUTIES :

Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured children according to established procedures; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs, which includes assisting students with toileting if necessary. Assist with data entry. Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents or paramedics as necessary. Administer medications to students who have a completed Medical Authorization form on file. Schedule students for and conduct screenings (vision, hearing, etc.); schedule follow-up appointments if further testing is required.

Assist with the following:

menstruation program, physical development program, dental program, diabetic screening. Prepare, maintain, and enter health-related information on forms and in student management system. Files and records may include items such as student health records, emergency medical records, accident reports, and health and disability reports. Prepare correspondence, forms, notices, and referrals. Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; assist in maintaining inventory and order first aid supplies (from district nurse) as necessary. Attend meetings and assist other school personnel as required. Operate standard office and medical equipment as required. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Spanish fluency preferred. Completion of a Medical Assisting course or a minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical office. Familiarity with medical database systems.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

: Within the first year of employment Illinois Department of Health Vision and Hearing Screening certification must be obtained. Should certification not be obtained employment will be discontinued. The district will pay for the first attempt at obtaining certification. Additional trials will be the responsibility of the employee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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Knowledge of:

Basic first aid and age-appropriate CPR techniques. Health and safety regulations. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Correct Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

Administer first aid to ill or injured students. Administer medication to students. Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals. Learn and apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students. Work cooperatively with others. Read as well as to understand and follow oral and written directions. Meet schedules and time lines. Plan and organize work. Work confidently with discretion. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining records. Operate standard office equipment as required. Complete work with many interruptions. Travel between all district buildings as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Environment:

Health office environment; constant interruptions, May require travel between buildings as needed.

Physical Abilities:

Sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead and horizontally to retrieve store supplies; kneeling or crouching; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to observe student symptoms and injuries; lifting moderately heavy objects.

Hazards:

Exposure to and contact with blood and other body fluids; exposure to communicable diseases. Email To A Friend Print Version