Nurse Assistant

Job Description:

Are you looking for a position with a flexible schedule and competitive hourly wages? Waterford Public Schools is currently hiring Substitute School Health Aides for the 2024-2025 school year. The responsibility of the School Health Aide is supportive in nature. The primary function of the School Health Aide is to support the School Nurse in providing health care in the school setting and provide clerical and emergency assistance.

Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to diversify its administration, faculty, and staff to better reflect our students' multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford's Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with "One Team, One Purpose, Putting Our Students First!"

The District's facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.

DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other Duties as Assigned):

• Assist the School Nurse with the assessment of children, perform routine medical care and support care related to children's hygiene.

• Assist the School Nurse with the maintenance of student records.

• Provide emergency treatment when necessary and follow established emergency medical procedures under the direction of the School Nurse.

• Participate in meetings, when asked by the School Nurse, which may include Team Meetings, Planning and Placement Team Meetings, Parent Conferences, Faculty Meetings and other meetings as directed.

• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of all medical equipment.

• Lift students when necessary, at the request of the School Nurse.

• Perform other related duties as requested.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school diploma and experience working with children. Experience as a health aide preferred. First aid/CPR training required. Knowledge of computers including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Hourly Wage: $19.00

Position description link:

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