Health Assistant ~ Sunset Hills Elementary - 10 month

Sunset Hills Elementary; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hills Elementary within Westside Community Schools in Omaha, NE is seeking a Health Assistant for a full-time, 10-month position. The role supports students with daily health needs and works closely with the school nurse to ensure well-being.

The position requires CPR and First Aid certification, plus medication training on hire. The incumbent will handle minor health issues, maintain records, and assist with routine screenings while offering clerical support as needed.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Medication training is required.

Responsibilities

• Give minor first aid to the sick and injured.
• Contact school nurse, or designated person in case of major illness or serious injury.
• Contact parents of ill or injured students in accordance with policy.
• Confers with nurse regarding students health concerns.
• Maintains files and health office records.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Performs clerical duties for school nurse.
• Schedules and helps perform routine screening and testing procedures.
• Distributes and collects health appraisal forms.
• Reviews health forms and refers to nurse all pupils needing follow-up.
• Appraising immunization needs of students; makes referrals as needed.
• Observes and records symptoms of health needs of students and informs nurse.
• Assists in preparing accident reports on serious accidents.
• Performs duties as directed by school nurse.
• Assists in school office as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Medication training

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Health Assistant ~ Sunset Hills Elementary - 10 month

Westside Community Schools Sunset Hills Elementary - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5950132

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

909 S 76th St
Omaha, NE 68114

POSITION TITLE: Health Assistant - Sunset Hills Elementary

Full time 10 month

Job Summary: Staffmember assigned toassist students within the building withdaily health needs.
Qualifications: CPR and First Aide Certification and Medication training is required upon hire. Ability to follow directions and to perform assigned tasks; ability to work with professional staff in a positive manner; must be able to work well with all children; caring, dependable and flexible.

• Give minor first aid to the sick and injured.
• Contact school nurse, or designated person in case of major illness or serious injury.
• Contact parents of ill or injured students in accordance with established policy.
• Confers with nurse regarding students health concerns.
• Maintains files and health office records.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Performs clerical duties for school nurse.
• Schedules and helps perform routine screening and testing procedures.
• Distributes and collects health appraisal forms.
• Reviews health forms and refers to nurse all pupils needing follow-up.
• Appraising immunization needs of students. Makes referrals as needed.
• Observes and records symptoms of health needs of students referred to the office and informs nurse.
• Assists in preparing accident reports on serious accidents.
• Performs duties as directed by school nurse.
• Assists in school office as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Westside Community Schools is an EEO employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required