Nursing Assistant/Health Aide

Nursing Assistant/Health Aide

Dishchii'bikoh Community School, Cibecue Arizona

The Health Aide will facilitate the daily operations of the school clinic under the
guidance and supervision of the school nurse. The Health Aide duties and
responsibilities are similar to the school nurse with supervision from the school
registered nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities
● Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions
provided by the Dishchiibikoh Community School policy and procedures.
● Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and
implement first aid measures for students as needed.
● Assume responsibility for appropriate screening for referral activities for
students.
● Counsel with students concerning problems such as pregnancy, sexually
transmitted diseases and substance abuse in order to facilitate responsible decision
making practices.
● Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when
further medical evaluation is indicated.
● Establish and update health and immunization records.
● Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
● Administer daily medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the
student's physician.
● Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
● Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students on a case by
case basis.
● Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and
maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
● Present, train and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact
with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious
body materials within the school or employment setting.
● Provide health education as needed.
● Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
● Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and
other community agencies.
● Coordinate presentations by various agencies and professionals on pertinent
health care topics for school staff.
● Maintain clinic equipment and assesses the need for consumable supplies on an
annual basis.
● Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Reports to: Building principals

Closing Date: Open Until Filled