Part-Time School Health Support Specialist

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's School Health Assistant role in Waterloo, IA supports the district's health program under the supervision of the school nurse. The 0.6 FTE, part-time daytime shift (7:30am-3:30pm) emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication across multiple buildings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, prior experience with children, strong computer skills, and the ability to follow policies while delivering essential health services in the school setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use usual and customary equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to school Nurses across various schools within the district.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
• Serves as the secondary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members and administration in each building.
• Support the Health office by working collaboratively with the building Nurse to stay focused and efficient on tasks as these may vary by school.
• Provides care to students by taking vital readings as delegated, performing CPR/First Aid, diabetic testing as delegated, and reporting illnesses and injuries to school nurse as warranted.
• Assists school nurse with administering medication to students as delegated and in accordance with written policy and department procedure.
• Prepares and/or performs health screenings as assigned by building Nurse.
• Assist the Nurse in maintaining student immunization and health records, along with class lists.

Skills

Child interaction

Computer literacy

English language

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UnityPoint Health's School Health Assistant role in Waterloo, IA supports the district's health program under the supervision of the school nurse. The 0.6 FTE, part-time daytime shift (7:30am-3:30pm) emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication across multiple buildings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, prior experience with children, strong computer skills, and the ability to follow policies while delivering essential health services in the school setting.