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Health Aide (SY26/27)

Pay: $15.15–$15.89/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Rio Rico, AZ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$37,170 / year median in Arizona

+26% projected growth

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Job Description

Health Aide (SY26/27) Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District District - Rio Rico, Arizona This job is also posted in Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District Job Details

Job ID:

5859536

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide health related assistance to students; to assist in creating a climate of health and well-being; to assure a caring and understanding environment for students.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

OFFICE

INTERACTION

Assists in preparation of a physical environment that meets the needs of students; Assists with data entry of student health records/reasons for absence/special reports; Performs typing and filing as required; Assists with telephone coverage; Assists with attendance activities, including verification of and reason for absence; Maintains supply inventory; Assists with completion of state and county reports; Assists with immunization records and deficiency notifications; Maintains emergency release records; and Performs other related tasks, as assigned.

STUDENT INTERACTION

Administers basic first aid to students; Performs visual, auditory, special education screenings; Supervises students as assigned, during non-instructional activities; Assists with health education activities; Transports children as required; Administers medication as per District policy and procedure; and Performs other related tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

ACCEPTABLE

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent; Post high school education or training desirable; CPR and first aid certification or CNA certification required; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; Ability to communicate and work well with children; and One year experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; May be required to assist students with restricted mobility; and May require occasional long periods of sitting, viewing computer screen, and typing.

COMMITMENT AND DEPENDABILITY

Maintain consistent and punctual attendance; Willing to be an integral member of a successful team; Dedication to providing the highest level of service; and Adherence to polices and procedures.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$15.15 to $15.89 Per Hour Job Requirements