Part-Time School Health Aide: Caring Wellness Support

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Health & Wellness Services is seeking a part-time Health Aide to support the school clinic under registered nurse supervision. The role includes basic first aid and delegated health tasks to promote wellbeing for students and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; cert. medical/nurse assistant or EMT preferred. CPR certification is required after hire; strong office and communications skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Certified medical assistant, nurse assistant, or EMT preferred.
• Have strong office, computer, oral & written communications skills.
• Must complete required CPR certification class upon hire and complete any training provided by FWCS Health and Wellness Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse in assuring student’s acute and chronic health care needs are met at school. This includes medication administration, vital sign assessments, and other medical care all under the direct supervision of a nurse.
• Help to maintain a safe school environment by following best practices for public health matters set forth by local and state Health Departments and the Center for Disease Control.
• Assist students with performing activities of daily living as assigned or directed by the nurse.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the school’s health clinic such as preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing health materials. Assist nurse in organizing and preparing school health programs to insure programs run smoothly.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of student and staff encounters including medication administration, clinic visits, accident reporting, and other district documentation.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Clerical skills

Office computer skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified medical assistant / nurse assistant / EMT preferred

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools Health & Wellness Services is seeking a part-time Health Aide to support the school clinic under registered nurse supervision. The role includes basic first aid and delegated health tasks to promote wellbeing for students and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; cert. medical/nurse assistant or EMT preferred. CPR certification is required after hire; strong office and communications skills are needed.