Valor Preparatory Academy is currently accepting applications for a Health Aide for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.
Preferred qualifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN). Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provides basic first aid and general care to students.
- Administers daily prescription and over the counter medications to students and maintains accurate records of medication given.
- Reviews student immunization records to ensure state compliance.
- Assists with hearing and vision screening.
- Organizes health office by setting up student health files, emergency cards, medication logs, and substitute file.
- Compiles periodic and year end reports for state and district.
- Provides health education to teachers, parents and students as needed.
- Acts as liaison between teachers, parents, students and administrators.
- Working with students with special needs.
Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of the team:
- Leadership and team collaboration skills
- Positive interpersonal and communication skills
- Organizational skills and self-management to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
- Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
- Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
- Self-motivation
- Dependability
- Ability to work in a fast pace, teamwork environment
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online and submit the following supporting documentation:
- CPR/First Aid Certification, and any other applicable certifications
- Current resume
- Letters of recommendation
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- School
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly wage?
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- EMT Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
- CNA (Preferred)
- RN License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Concord, NC 28027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person