School Nurse Health Aide

Health Aide Job Description

Job Title:                    Health Aide – Public School Setting

Location:                    Fair Grove R-10 School District

Reports to:                 School Nurse/Building Principal

Classification:           Non-exempt

Job Type:                   Full-Time Tuesday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Aide to join our team. The Health Aide will assist the school nurses as directed at both the elementary and the middle school/high school level by providing direct care to students, assisting with basic health needs and activities of daily living, and supporting student well-being.  This role will be fast-paced, requiring flexibility and the ability to adapt according to the various health needs of our students and demands of both health offices.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, hands-on care to students who require basic first aid, assessment of acute illnesses, assistance with activities of daily living, and other health-related tasks delegated by the school nurses.

• Support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes) by following individualized health care plans.

• Respond promptly to health emergencies, including injuries, allergic reactions, and sudden illnesses, by providing first aid and determining when to seek further medical attention.

• Assist with monitoring and managing student health records, including administering prescribed medications, delegated health interventions, and documenting student health incidents.

• Clerical tasks including documenting in electronic medical records, communication via email, filing, etc.

• Maintain and clean health office equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for student care needs.

• Assist with routine health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, and body mass index) and other health initiatives throughout the school year.

• Collaborate with teachers, school nurses, administrators, and parents to address health concerns and ensure proper care for students.

• Ensure confidentiality of student health information and comply with applicable privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and 60 hrs. of college credit
• CPR certified
• Experience in a health care setting, especially with children or in a school environment, is highly desirable. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to stay calm and manage stress in fast-paced, emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Physical ability to lift, move, or assist students as needed, including responding to medical emergencies.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced school environment with frequent interaction with students and staff.

• Exposure to minor injuries and illness, health-related issues, and occasional stressful situations.

• Effective and professional communication with students, staff, and parents/guardians.

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Understand and follow verbal and written instructions 

Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations

Technology

Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position:

Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneel

May have to use therapeutic restraint

Will regularly lift students

Must have both close and distance vision

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Salary : $15 - $17