A school health aide supports the school nurse by providing basic first aid, administering delegated medications, managing health records, conducting screenings (vision/hearing), monitoring chronic conditions (like diabetes), maintaining supplies, handling clerical tasks, and assisting with student care (toileting, feeding, mediations) while ensuring confidentiality and communicating with parents and staff about student health needs.

Core Responsibilities

Student Care:
Administering basic first aid for minor injuries/illnesses.
Dispensing prescribed medications as directed by the nurse and physician.
Assisting with personal care needs (toileting, feeding, hygiene) for students with/without special needs.
Monitoring students with chronic conditions (e.g., blood sugar checks for diabetics).

Health Room Operations:
Maintaining student health records, logs, and files (immunizations, visits, medications).
Managing inventory and stocking health office supplies.
Performing clerical duties like filing, answering phones, and data entry.

Screenings & Monitoring:
Assisting the school nurse with vision, hearing, and other health screenings.
Monitoring immunization compliance and sending notices to parents.

Communication & Documentation:
Notifying parents/guardians about student illnesses, accidents, or health concerns.
Documenting health office visits and reporting data to the nurse and district.
Maintaining confidentiality of student health information.

Emergency Response:
Providing emergency care until professional help arrives, if the nurse isn't present.

Key Duties

Delegated Medical Tasks: Tasks like catheterization or gastrostomy feeding, only after specific training by the school nurse.
Promoting Wellness: Working with staff and parents to support healthy environments and disease prevention.
Clerical Support: Handling routine paperwork, data entry for state reports, and record keeping.

Supervision & Scope

Works under the direct supervision of the building principal with district nurse support.
Follows district policies, state guidelines, and physician instructions.