American Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for a Health Aide at our Anthem South Elementary located in Florence, AZ for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

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 possess, or be willing to obtain, a current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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 growing ALA 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:

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint card
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to jobs@charter.one.