Aide, Health

- Position Type:
Support Staff - Date Posted:
10/20/2026 - Location:
Newcomb High School - Maintain a clean and orderly health room.
- Assist with self-administration of medications per CCSD medication policy.
- Give minor first aid to the sick and injured as trained and directed by the nurse and according to the School Health Manual emergency guidelines.
- Perform tasks appropriately delegated by the public education licensed nurse for the care of individual students with special needs.
- Perform vision and hearing, height/weight screenings of students as directed by a supervising nurse.
- Maintains health records on students per district policy.
- Maintains immunization records and assists the nurse to notify parents/guardians of school requirements through procedures directed by the nursing staff.
- Maintains timely regular communications with the nurse on all aspects of the health room.
- Document visits to the health room and submit a monthly report to the district lead nurse.
- Never leaves a student alone or locked in the Health Office.
- Notify emergency personnel and supervising nurse as needed.
- Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local/state/federal laws.
- Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
- Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements
- Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
- Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position
- High school diploma or GED
- Current CPR & First Aid certificates
- NM Public Education Department School Health Assistant License.
- Knowledge of Dinè language, culture and history preferred
- Previous work experience in public schools is preferred.
- The ability to handle fast-paced environments and multi-task under pressure.
- The ability to remain calm and respond professionally to students and staff, oftentimes in emergency situations.
- The ability to ensure school health protocols and report any non-compliance situations immediately.
- The ability to work well with peers, staff and students
- Pass drug test if required for position
- Completed and cleared background check
- Knowledge and compliance with district and school safety plans
- Exposure to hazardous/infectious waste such as instruments, blood and other body fluids.
- Exposure to odor, infectious, contagious, and nuisance conditions.
- Activities requiring good visual/audio acuity.
- Emotionally stressful situations.
- Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
- Knowledge of OSHA/FERPA/HIPPA regulations
- Multimedia equipment, including current technology
- Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
- Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary
- Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
- Work interruptions
- Flexibility
- Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
- Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
- Extended work hours, on occasion
- Non-Exempt
| Aide, Health | JobID: 647 |
| Position: | School Health Assistant |
| Supervisor: | School Building Principal School Nurse District Nursing Supervisor or Lead Nurse
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| Work Site: | School Health Office |
| Summary: | Assist and support the supervising nurse to provide health- related services to students. |
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Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 75pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills |
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