2026-2027 Clinic Aide @ Bush Elementary

Alief Independent School District · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

2026-2027 Clinic Aide @ Bush Elementary Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings Primary Purpose: Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse to maintain routine clinic records, provide minor first aid care, and conduct health screenings. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED Certification as a nurse aide, medical assistant or EMT preferred Hold/pursue certification on basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: One (1) year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Health Services Work under the direct and indirect guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse. Maintain the clinic in the absence of the nurse if no sub nurse is available. Contact lead nurse or buddy school nurse if unclear about any medical issue. Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed. Perform procedures such as tube feedings and catheterizations (after trained by a Registered Nurse). Assist with screening programs, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure), and accurately document results as proscribed by district, state, and federal requirements. Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction. Operate clinic equipment (Blood Pressure monitor, audiometer, glucometer, AED, Titmus machine and other medical equipment) Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary. Assist in keeping the clinic clean and sanitary as well as engaging for students and parents (bulletin boards, educational displays, models, etc.) Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN). Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN). Safety Maintain an efficient and safe clinic including following infection control procedures as directed by the school nurse (RN). Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care. Clerical Prepare, compile, maintain, and file all correspondence, reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate and confidential student health records. Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and r

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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