School Health Aide Grand Rapids Public Schools

Job description

Job Summary Provides direct student care under the delegation of the School Nurse. Is responsible for providing first aid, medication administration and emergency response for school children through the School Health Advocacy Program. Works with the school nurse, school staff, other health care providers, community program and others to improve the health and well being of the child. Responsible for assisting high-risk families access available community resources. Provides education to clients and the community related to focus of community program. Essential Functions: Serves as the school health office primary contact for health related needs. Provides direct student health care as delegated by the RN according to school district policies. Collects information, such as vital signs and history of illness or injury and communicates as needed with RN to determine student’s disposition. Documents direct and indirect services provided and other pertinent program data. Administers scheduled, as needed and emergency medications under the delegation of the RN according to Spectrum Health and school district policies. Provides treatments such as tube feedings, diabetic management (admin...