Health Aide

Kennett High School; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennet High School in Conway, NH is seeking a Health Aide to support the School Nurse and maintain a safe, healthy school environment. You will assist with routine health office tasks, student care, documentation, and communications under the guidance of the School Nurse.

Ideal candidates will have certification as LPN, Medical Assistant, or Certified Health Assistant, and prior experience with children or in healthcare or school settings.

Qualifications

• Certification requirement: LPN, Medical Assistant or Certified Health Assistant.
• Works under the school nurse.
• Experience with children or in healthcare, school, childcare, or related setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and providers.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the School Nurse with daily health office operations.
• Greet and assist students in the health office professionally.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and supplied health office.
• Assist with inventory and restocking of routine health office supplies.
• Provide basic first aid and routine care within training and policy.
• Assist with monitoring students who are ill, injured, or have health concerns.
• Document student visits and care as directed by the School Nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate health observations promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

LPN

Medical Assistant

Certified Health Assistant

Job description

Health Aide

School Administrative Unit #9 Kennett High School - Conway, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in School Administrative Unit #9

Job Details

Job ID: 5923645
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION : Health Aide

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Certification requirement: LPN, Medical Assistant or Certified Health Assistant
• Provides services under the school nurse
• Previous experience working with children or in a healthcare, school, childcare, or related setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during routine and emergency situations.

REPORTS TO : School Nurse and/or Building Principal

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Health Aide supports the School Nurse in providing a safe, healthy, and supportive school environment for students and staff. Under the direction and supervision of the School Nurse, the Health Aide assists with routine health office operations, student care, health-related documentation, communication, and other duties consistent with the individual's training and school district procedures.

The Health Aide provides services under the School Nurse to promote student health, safety, attendance, and readiness to learn. The Health Aide shall not independently perform duties that require the professional judgment, assessment, or licensure of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DEPENDING ON JOB ASSIGNMENT, MAY INCLUDE :

• Assist the School Nurse with the daily operation of the school nursing office.
• Greet and assist students who report to the health office in a professional and supportive manner.
• Support the School Nurse in maintaining an organized, clean, and appropriately supplied health office.
• Assist with inventory and restocking of routine health office supplies.
• Maintain student privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Provide basic first aid and routine care within the scope of training, school district procedures, and direction from the School Nurse.
• Assist the School Nurse with monitoring students who are ill, injured, or experiencing health-related concerns.
• Take and document routine measurements or observations as directed by the School Nurse and within the Health Aide's training.
• Assist students with basic personal care needs when appropriate and assigned.
• Support students with health-related needs as directed by the School Nurse.
• Notify the School Nurse promptly of changes in a student's condition, concerns, or unusual symptoms.
• Assist with student transitions to and from the health office as needed.
• Assist the School Nurse with medication-related procedures only as permitted by applicable law, district policy, student health plans, and the Health Aide's training.
• Never independently assess a student's medical condition or make medical decisions outside the scope of the position.
• Follow established procedures for medication storage, documentation, and student safety.
• Assist with implementation of student-specific health plans under the direction of the School Nurse.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and confidential health office records.
• Document student visits and care provided as directed by the School Nurse.
• Assist with attendance-related health documentation and follow-up as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Communicate health-related observations and concerns to the School Nurse in a timely manner.
• Assist the School Nurse with communication to parents/guardians as directed.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, special education staff, counselors, and other school personnel to support student health needs.
• Assist in coordinating health-related information and services as directed by the School Nurse.
• Maintain professional boundaries when communicating with students, families, and staff.
• Assist School Nurse in emergency situations as directed

Responsibilities subject to change

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work year, hours, salary, and other conditions of employment shall be in accordance with the Non-Union Staff Personnel Policies

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the non-Union Staff Personnel Policies. Principal or designee will be the evaluator.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Dziedzic , Human Resources Manager
• 176A Main Street
• Conway , New Hampshire 03818
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]