Health Office Aide (CNA)

Lawndale-Educational-and-Regional-Network-Charter-Schoo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Short and long term disability

Paid life insurance

Pet Insurance

403B Contribution + 4.5% matching

Job summary

LEARN Charter School Network is seeking a Health Office Aide to support the daily operations of the school health office. You will provide direct health support for students, collaborate with the school nurse, and help collect and review health records.

The role requires 3–5 years of CNA/MA experience, current CNA certification or MA credential, CPR/AED certification, and the ability to travel between campuses as needed. This is an in-person, on-site position at multiple Chicago-area campuses.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as a CNA or MA
• Current CNA certification or MA credential/training
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire
• Healthcare, school, pediatric, or similar experience preferred
• Ability to recognize and elevate urgent health concerns

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic health support to students per protocols
• Receive ill or injured students and escalate as needed
• Support students with chronic health needs and assist with procedures
• Document health office visits and maintain health records
• Track health compliance and follow up with parents/guardians
• Communicate health needs to families and staff
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student health data
• Cover at other campuses as needed

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

CNA certification

MA credential/training

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LEARN Romano Butler Campus - Chicago, IL 60624, Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Salary/year,

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a nationally recognized non-profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary charter schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively) across 12 campuses, the majority of which are in Chicago, IL. LEARN also serves families in Waukegan and North Chicago IL including the families of service members located at the Great Lakes Naval Academy and Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling (JBAB) in Washington D.C. This is an in person work environment, not a remote opportunity.

Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.

LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.

What You’ll Do:

The Health Office Aide supports the daily operations of the school health office in collaboration with the school nurse, providing direct support for students with routine, chronic, and emergent health needs. The role also supports student health compliance through the collection, review, documentation, tracking, and follow-up of required immunization and health records.

The Health Office Aide will have a primary campus or regional assignment within the Chicago network and work collaboratively with the school nurse and campus team. Occasional coverage at other network campuses in Chicago and Lake County may be required based on staffing and student health needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic health support to students in accordance with established protocols, training, and scope of practice.
• Receive students presenting with illness, injury, or other health concerns; identify immediate needs and elevate concerns requiring nursing assessment or intervention.
• Support students with chronic or complex health needs and assist with health-related procedures as permitted by training, policy, and applicable regulations.
• Recognize urgent or emergent health concerns and initiate the appropriate nursing, administrative, emergency, or EMS response.
• Accurately document student health office visits, services, communications, and follow-up in the designated student information/health record system.
• Collect and review student health records for completeness and accurately maintain required immunization, physical examination, and other health documentation.
• Track students who are missing or non-compliant with health requirements, maintain accurate compliance records, and conduct timely follow-up with parents/guardians regarding missing, incomplete, or expiring documentation.
• Support school and network efforts to meet state and organizational student health requirements and established compliance deadlines.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student health needs and collaborate with nurses, administrators, teachers, and other school staff to support student health and safety.
• Maintain student privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable requirements and organizational policies.
• Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and appropriately stocked health office and participate in emergency preparedness, required training, and Health & Wellness initiatives.
• Provide occasional coverage at other Chicago or Lake County campuses based on staffing, emergency, or student health needs.

What You’ll Need:

• You will need 3-5 years experience as a CNA or MA
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Medical Assistant (MA) credential/training required.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Healthcare, school, pediatric, community health, medical office, or similar experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately elevate urgent or emergent health concerns.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately maintain health records, documentation and compliance tracking.
• Strong communication, organization, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively with students, families, school staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability and willingness to travel between network campuses when occasional coverage is required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to move throughout the school campus and respond promptly to student health needs and emergencies. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical activities necessary to provide student care and first aid, including lifting, moving, or assisting students and equipment as required, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, paid holidays
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status.