Health Associate (PT)

Ames Community School District; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ames Community School District's Ames Middle School in Ames, IA seeks a part-time Health Associate to support an individual student. You will work alongside the school nurse, provide first aid, administer medications during school hours, and help maintain health records to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold a CNA, complete First Aid and CPR with AED training, and have prior healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Complete certification for First Aid and CPR, including AED use.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the school nurse and communicates with staff, students, and parents.
• Handles confidential information ethically.
• Administers first aid and prescribed medication that must be taken during school hours.
• Promotes a safe and healthy school environment.
• Files records according to nurse guidelines - assists in maintaining health records and office filing.
• Provides immediate care to students or staff and notifies the school nurse of acute injury or illness.
• Follows Ames CSD board policy for student illness and injury at school.

Skills

CNA

First Aid & CPR

Healthcare experience

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Health Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917440
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace. We are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you'll enjoy competitive pay and access to a wide range of employee discount programs. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. We offer modern, well-equipped facilities, newly built and thoughtfully renovated, to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role. Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you're surrounded by a community that champions your success.
Ames Middle School is seeking a part-time Health Associate to support an individual student.

Summary
As an essential member assisting the professional staff, the Health Associate works directly or indirectly under the supervision of the nurse to strengthen the educational process a student and help them to improve or adapt to their health status.
Work Schedule: 9.5 month calendar, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 3:45 pm
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Works closely with the school nurse and communicates with staff, students, and parents.
• Handles confidential information ethically.
• Administers first aid and prescribed medication that must be taken during school hours.
• Promotes a safe and healthy school environment.
• Files records according to nurse guidelines - assists in maintaining health records and office filing.
• Provides immediate care to students or staff and notifies the school nurse of acute injury or illness.
• Follows Ames CSD board policy for student illness and injury at school.

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Complete certification for First Aidand CPR, including AED use.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

The successful candidate will exhibit:

• Ability to navigate electronic medical records.
• Knowledge and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, staff and community populations.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging and welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Consistent and punctual basis work attendance.

Upon hire:

• Mandatory reporter training
• Medication administration
• Bloodborne pathogens training
• First Aid and CPR, including AED use.

Training per school need:

• May be trained how to administer Diastat or Intranasal Versed for students with seizures.
• May be trained how to care for diabetic students: carb counting, insulin injections, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), Glucagon.
• May be trained how to administer tube feeding.
• May be trained how to place a urinary catheter.
• May be trained how to take an electronic blood pressure.
• May be trained how to use a pulse oximeter.

Compensation:$18.10/hour

Choosing the Ames Community School District isn't just about a job. It's about becoming part of a vibrant and close-knit community, nestled in the heart of Iowa. With its small-town charm and big-city amenities, Ames offers a unique blend of contentment and excitement. As a college town, opportunities to engage and get involved abound, whether it's through cultural events, educational pursuits, or community initiatives. At Ames, you're not just joining a workplace; you're becoming a valued member of a community driven by collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. Come be a part of Ames, where both your professional and personal aspirations can thrive.

Ames CSD is an E-Verify employer.The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer.

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Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Health

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Contact Information

• Sharday Grove
• 2005 24th St
• Ames, Iowa 50010
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