Health administrative aide Job at The Nueva School, Hillsborough, CA

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  • The Nueva School
  • Hillsborough, CA

Job Description

Full job description

The Nueva School is seeking a reliable and organized individual to join The Nueva Schools health team. In this 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday position , you will work closely with the school nurses as an integral member of the health team to provide essential administrative support and assist with providing basic first aid to our students, faculty and staff who may be sick, injured or in need of other medical/emotional support during the school day. This position will require working on both of our campuses, Hillsborough (PK-8th grade) and San Mateo (9th-12th grade), as needed to ensure the ability to provide a safe environment for students and staff. This is a year-round position, covering the school year as well as our Nueva Summer day camps.

We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nuevas Mission, Vision, and Values.

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide basic first aid and care to sick/injured individuals and administer authorized medications under the guidance of the school nurse to students, staff, and faculty during the school day.

  • Notify the school nurse, staff and families regarding serious injuries or illness in a timely manner. Contact EMS/911 in emergency situations as needed.

  • Call parent/guardian to arrange early pickup for a student who is ill and needs to be taken home.

  • Take and record student vital signs (temperature, BP, HR, SPO2, RR) as directed by the school nurse.

  • Record daily health office visits, medications administered and health concerns in the health offices electronic log. Complete incident/injury report forms in a timely manner per school protocol.

  • File/organize student immunization records; maintain and update medical, emergency and other relevant health information in HIPAA and FERPA compliant manner.

  • Cover the health office independently when the school nurse is in a meeting or off campus.

  • Provide assistance to the school nurse during emergency situations.

  • Distribute and collect student medications, emergency information forms and first aid kits, before and after field trips or overnight trips.

  • Maintain and replenish first aid kits.

  • Maintain a clean and organized health office; monitor inventory and notify school nurses as needed to reorder supplies.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications; complete yearly mandated compliance training in a timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Required: high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: valid license or certified as a medical assistant, certified nursing assistant or health aide in the state of California. Training or college course work in a public health field, child development, biology, physiology, or related fields is highly desirable.

  • Previous experience working with school age children in a school, pediatric clinic, or health and wellness setting strongly preferred.

  • Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification or willingness to complete certification.

  • Current TB clearance.

  • Strong computer skills. (Google, Microsoft, and other relevant software application experience preferred).

  • Able to perform all performance responsibilities listed above and additional duties as directed by the school nurse.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; work effectively as part of a team.

  • Ability to develop positive working relationships and communicate with administration, staff and community members.

  • Demonstrate ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.

  • Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $32.00/hour - $48.25/hour. Starting pay is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise. This position also offers a benefits package, including free lunch.Eligibility rules must be met.

Please send your application information (cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references) to the Nueva Employment Website. To address specific questions, please email Phoebe Wargny, at pwargny@nuevaschool.org or Terry Lee, at tlee@nuevaschool.org

The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally-recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.

A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award,and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability;has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School;co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series;hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prizewinning andNew York Timesbest-selling author Thomas Friedman in his bookThat Used to Be Usin the chapter Average Is Over.

For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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