Health Assistant ~ Sunset Hills Elementary - 10 month

Westside Community Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Community Schools is seeking a Health Assistant for Sunset Hills Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska. This is a full-time, 10-month position starting immediately. The role supports students with daily health needs and works closely with the school nurse and staff.

Qualifications include CPR and First Aid certification and medication training. The successful candidate will follow directions, be flexible, caring, and capable of working well with children and professionals in a school setting.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Medication training required upon hire.
• Ability to follow directions and perform assigned tasks; work well with staff and children; caring, dependable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Give minor first aid to the sick and injured.
• Contact school nurse or designated person for major illness or injury.
• Communicate with parents per policy.
• Maintain health office records and student health files.
• Assist in routine screening and testing procedures.
• Perform clerical duties for the school nurse.
• Assist in other duties as directed by the nurse and school administration.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Medication training

Follow directions

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.

Essential Duties and 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 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