Paraprofessional, Health Aide – August 2024 rate starts at: $18.48 per hour
Title: Healthcare Support Aide
Description:
The healthcare support aide is responsible for a variety of tasks, including nursing duties such as triaging students, maintaining records, providing first aid care, and monitoring student health. This position calls for the ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities:
The healthcare support aide will provide emergency, diabetic, and first aid care, perform office duties, assist with medication administration, triage students, maintain health records, perform screenings, and provide support for school activities. The position also entails communicating with students, parents, and staff in a professional and friendly manner, and providing backup support for other office staff.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and be physically able to perform a range of tasks, from standing and bending to climbing stairs. Candidates must also have strong communication and organizational skills, demonstrate flexibility and professionalism, and be proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Additional Information:
The healthcare support aide will report to the Building Principal and work a full-time schedule of 8.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday. This is a non-exempt position with a regular 10-month schedule. The employment terms will be governed by state laws and Board of Education policies, and contingent on satisfying various requirements, including background checks and medical exams.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Omaha Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Requests for disability accommodation in the application process can be made to the human resources department.