Health Aide
- Alyce Norman Educational Center Washington Unified School District
- 4.1 West Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $22.41
- $34.82 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Insulin administration Biomedical waste CPR Certification Medical equipment operation Biohazard disposal procedures Sensors Medical waste disposal First aid and CPR Full Job Description Health Aide
- Alyce Norman Educational Center About the Employer Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7,500 students in West Sacramento, carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917.
As the city's premier provider of high-quality education, WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees, with mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD is a vibrant community of educators, families, and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive. Job Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Nurse by administering medication and performing routine medical procedures. An important additional responsibility is to communicate with the Nurse, work as a team member, keep the Nurse informed, and assist children in managing long-term illnesses or conditions requiring medical assistance. Requirements /
Qualifications Required Documents:
- Valid CPR/First Aide Certification
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (written within the last year)
- Resume
DEFINITION
Under the direction of a Nurse and site administrator the Health Aide will administer medications, perform medical procedures for students with diabetes, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions where children need trained adult assistance.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The primary responsibility of this position will be assisting the Nurse by administering medication and performing routine medical procedures. An important additional responsibility is to communicate with the Nurse, work as a team member, keeping the Nurse informed, and assisting children in managing long-term illness or conditions requiring medical assistance. See job description for examples of duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Current in person CPR / First Aid Certification (within the first six months of employment) Training is required to be able to use, read and respond to a variety of medical monitoring devices such as blood glucose meters, insulin pumps and oxygen sensor. Need to know procedures for filling syringes, giving and injection, and proper disposal of medical waste. CPR/First Aid Certification Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 6 months) Resume Comments and Other Information Questions regarding EdJoin, please call the helpline at 800-398-9580. Questions about openings, please contact Human Resources at 916-375-7604 ext 1013. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Shea Borges Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1046. A copy of the Washington Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
