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SUMMARY:Under the direction of professional staff, the health aide provides health and medical support to students and staff on a daily basis.\ \ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following, are non-exhaustive and may be supplemented; other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties in a satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers first aid to students and staff for minor injuries and accidents, as needed.
• Administers appropriate and approved medications to students.
• Assists with the assessment of illness, diseases, injuries, and certain health screenings (hearing, vision, lice checks, etc.) of students and staff under the direction of professional staff.
• Assists with the school immunization compliance program.
• Reviews, understands, and implements assigned duties pertaining to individualized healthcare plans, including but not limited to:
  • Diabetic management
  • Seizure management
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Gastrostomy feeding tube (G-Tube, PEG, MIC-KEY, etc.) management and feedings
  • Catheter care and management
  • Ostomy management
  • Suctioning as needed
  • Medical injections and/or medication applications via other means as directed by the students health care provider
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner using acceptable communication methods regarding student absences and/or health issues.
• Reports and records medical records and daily logs of health office visits.
• Maintains and updates health records. Compiles and submits statistical data for state and/or district reports, as directed.
• Operates and maintains the health aide office. Orders and maintains health office supplies and equipment. Answers phones, greets visitors, and/or performs clerical work as assigned.
• Reports sensitive situations, school health hazards, and/or extensive injuries/illnesses to Principal and District Nurse for further evaluation.
• May accompany sick or injured student or staff to their home or to medical facility, as required.
• Works under the protocols established by the District Nurse and/or the Special Education Medical Assistant.