Job Description / Essential Elements

JOB TITLE: Health Aide

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Health Aide" is done for the purpose/s of providing skilled clerical support in meeting the health needs of students; documenting and maintaining student health information required by Federal/State/Local agencies; and providing appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students as may be required.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized treatment under direction for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and injured children.
• Assists the nurse for the purpose of providing health screening, training, etc.
• Compiles data for reports (e.g. mandated monthly status reports, logs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the nurse in preparation of required documentation.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. school health card, medical emergency cards, inventory supplies, orders, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information.




• Refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing additional information to the nurse.
• Performs pediculosis screening of students and staff for the purpose of minimizing transmission and complying with district policies.
• Reports incidents of communicable diseases to appropriate parties for the purpose of limiting disease transmission.

Other Job Functions

• Cleans work areas (e.g. sinks, counters, buckets, cots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying

information.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to operate standard office equipment, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, perform basic arithmetic calc

📌 Health Aide (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos