Health Aide - Floyd Central High School

ReNEW Schools; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Health Aide who will provide first aid and routine medical care to students under supervision of the school nurse and health services manager. The role includes dispensing medications, maintaining records, and coordinating with parents for student care.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, has CPR/First Aid certification, and is comfortable using MS Office and a health database.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimum three months related experience/training or equivalent.
• Knowledge of STI database, Microsoft Publisher, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• First aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs first aid, dispenses medications as authorized, supervises students in health office and refers to nurse or emergency personnel.
• Performs medical procedures for students with special needs (e.g., tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, inhalers).
• Contacts parents/guardians to arrange transportation or gather medication/medical information.
• Maintains immunization records, medication logs and confidential medical histories.
• Obtains doctor authorization forms to dispense medications.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines when handling medical information.
• Maintains inventory and orders first aid supplies as needed.
• Notifies school staff and CPS as required in cases of suspected abuse/neglect.
• Assists with locating financial or social services resources; provides clerical support.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

STI database

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job ID: 5921584

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Health Aide

CLASSIFICATION: Operations Support Staff

PAY GRADE 7: $16.05 -$17.15 (based on education and experience)

REPORTS TO: Nurse & Health Services Manager and Building Principal

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of school nurse manager and building nurse, provides first aid and routine medical care to students.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and skills.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of STI database, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:First aid and CPR certified.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs first aid, dispenses authorized prescriptions and over-the-counter medications; supervises students in the health office and makes appropriate referrals to school nurse or emergency personnel; prepares and processes student staff injury reports (OSHA).
• Performs medical procedures for special needs students i.e. tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, inhalers, etc.
• Contacts parents/guardians to arrange transportation home or gather needed information concerning student medications and medical conditions.
• Maintains and compiles student immunization records, medication logs and confidential medical history files.
• Obtains doctor signed authorization forms from parents to dispense medications.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines in forwarding and releasing student medical information in the event of transfers, withdrawals or graduations.
• Verifies inventory and orders first aid supplies as needed.
• Notifies appropriate school personnel and follows-up with Child Protective Services as required in cases of suspected abuse/neglect.
• Maintains clothes closet for children who soil clothing due to illness or accident.
• Assists students/parents with locating financial or social service resources.
• Provides routine clerical support, makes copies, composes correspondence, processes mail, answers phone and/or produces weekly newsletter.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Building Nurse, Building Administrators and/or other designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.