District Health Aide

Regional School Unit 40; Union (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional School Unit 40 in Union, Maine, is seeking a School Health Aide to support district nurses by providing basic first aid, administering medication, and assisting with record keeping and health screenings in a confidential setting.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle, and participate in ongoing training to enhance their skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with school-age children and personnel.
• Commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
• Basic first aid skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist district nurses with basic first aid for students and staff.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Assist with record keeping in the student database.
• Help with health screenings and training participation.

Job description

Applicant should have the ability to communicate well with school-age children and school personnel, verbalize and demonstrate a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

The School Health Aide will assist the district nurses with the following: basic first aid for students and staff, administration of medication, assistance with record keeping in the student database, assistance with health screenings, and participation in trainings to continually upgrade the skills needed for this position in a confidential health office setting.