Health Support Assistant

Glenwood Intermediate; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Plain Local School District Glenwood Intermediate in Canton, Ohio seeks a Health Support Assistant to support the daily health needs of students under the District School Nurse. The ideal candidate holds a Licensed Practical Nurse license and has pediatric experience; additional qualifications may be considered by the Board of Education.

Position is full-time with a starting date immediate and an hourly wage of $21.37.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by BOE.

Responsibilities

• Maintains health records and performs clerical work.
• Administers first aid per established procedures.
• Dispense medication as ordered.
• Coordinate school health services with the District Nurse.
• Ensure safety and confidentiality of health information under FERPA/HIPAA.
• Conduct vision and diabetic screenings and follow-up as needed.
• Refer students for medical and dental care when appropriate.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric experience

Job description

Health Support Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977344

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Plain Local Schools

Job Description

Health Support Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric experience preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualification as the

BOE may find appropriate.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Contract to be determined by the School Board

REPORTS TO: District School Nurse and Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Work with the District School Nurse to support the daily health needs of the students and to facilitate a healthy, safe educational environment for all the students

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with theBoard’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the District School Nurse in performing the following tasks:

• Maintains records and performs clerical work
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures
• Conducts vision screenings
• Refer students in need of medical and dental care
• Maintains up-to-date health records for students
• Assumes responsibility for injured or ill students
• Contacts students parent/guardian as necessary
• Assists in preparation of reports
• Follow-up exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious disease
• Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions
• Dispense medication as ordered
• Chart vision screening results on all permanent records of students
• Record daily diabetic screening results
• Follow physician orders caring for diabetic students daily needs while optimizing the educational experience of each student
• Assists sending referral letters to parents following failed vision screenings
• Ensure safety of students
• Make contact with the public utilizing tact and diplomacy
• Follows strict adherence to student confidentiality following FERPA policy and HIPAA
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Keep daily clinic log of students requiring health assistance
• Assist with other health screenings as needed
• Coordinates school health resources and school health services to identify and prevent adverse pupil health outcomes
• Conducts home visits if applicable
• In-service staff about student medical conditions and procedures and determine competency to perform said procedures as needed
• Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.37 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brent May
• 901 44th St NW
• Canton, Ohio 44709
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]