Part-Time Health Aide

PURPOSE

The Health Aide provides essential student health services under the supervision of the school district nurse and/or administrator, ensuring a safe and healthy school environment that supports the well-being and academic success of all students within the district.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reports to the District Nurse and/or Principal

Duration: 10 months/School Year

Evaluation: Performance will be reviewed annually prior to June 30th

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Immunization Records

• Enter data into WIR (Wisconsin Immunization Registry)
• Monitor compliance with the State of WI school requirements
• Provide follow-up as necessary with non-compliant families
• Enter vaccination data into Skyward and run reports

Health Alert Forms

• Monitor compliance with the requirement for all parents to submit the appropriate health alert forms.
• Monitor all health alert forms to identify those students with health conditions.

Medical Alert List for School Staff

• Develop and maintain a Medical Alert List of all students with a medical or health condition.
• Notify staff of additions or corrections

Medications

• Monitor compliance of the required parent permit for over-the-counter medications to be given at school
• Monitor compliance of the required physician permit for prescription medications to be given at school
• Monitor and maintain medications provided to the school in an organized, secure manner.
• Monitor expiration dates
• Document medications received from and returned to the parent
• Administer Daily and PRN (as needed) medications to students; oral, ear, eye, topical, rectal, injection, nebulizer, inhaled
• Administer Emergency Medications when needed: Epi Pen (allergic reactions), Diastat (seizure medication), Glucagon (diabetic hypoglycemic event)
• Record keeping of all medications administered at school

Provide Health Room services and First Aid to students

• Asthma control
• Diabetic control (Training provided)
• Injury
• Illness
• Assist students who are incontinent
• Head lice, fleas, bedbugs
• Rash, skin disease
• Report communicable disease to school district nurse and appropriate personnel, control and investigation and follow preventative protocols
• Mental and Behavioral Health Support
• Provide treatments for students with special health care needs such as colostomy care, G tube and feedings, glucose testing, etc.
• Prepare medical kits as needed for field trips
• Attend field trips as needed
• concussion protocols implemented
• Be an active participant in the Emergency Response team
• Other

Vision Screening

• Certified vision screener with Prevent Blindness Wisconsin (Training provided)
• Screen all students in EC, K4, K5, 1st, 5th, and 7th Grade using the Prevent Blindness Protocol.
• Screen all other students referred by the teacher/staff
• Maintain vision screening records
• Notify parents of screening results
• Send referrals home for those who do not pass the screening
• Follow up with the parents of students who do not pass the screening

Health Room Maintenance

• Order health room supplies, forms, and documentation records
• Monitor expiration dates of equipment, medications and supplies
• Keep the room organized and clean
• Maintain all health-related documentation records

Communication

• Maintain communication with parents, school staff, administrative staff, and the School District Nurse
• Must be able to appropriately communicate with various age levels of students

Technology

• Phone
• Basic computer skills
• Copier
• Fax
• Email - Check District email daily.
• Use of Skyward
• Use of WIR (Wisconsin Immunization Registry)

Physical Ability

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Must be able to walk/run to an emergency on the school campus
• Must be able to see/read medication labels and forms

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the operations of the School District of Cudahy
• Attend scheduled Professional Development days

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational and multitasking ability in a dynamic school setting
• Clear and professional communication skills-verbal and written
• Strong working knowledge of Skyward, Google Workspace, and general office technologies
• Positive and collaborative attitude with staff, students and families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Initiative and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities or emergency needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and families in the school environment and community.