School Health Aide

Redmond Proficiency Academy; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Redmond Proficiency Academy is seeking a School Health Assistant / Health Aide to support student health services. The role operates under the District RN and will address routine illness, injury management, and medication administration in the school health room.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification with state-mandated training. Successful candidates will manage health records, participate in mandated screenings, and communicate with

Qualifications

• Must be able to use basic computer systems for data entry and record keeping.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities in a school health setting.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise sound judgment during medical situations.
• Certificate in First Aid/CPR/AED preferred or required at hire per district policy.
• Background clearance and drug screening as mandated by state law and district policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and triage routine health room visits.
• Administer and document student medications per policy.
• Assist with delegated health care tasks under RN supervision.
• Organize and participate in annual mandated health screenings (vision, dental, head checks).
• Maintain electronic health records and immunization records.
• Communicate health status changes to parents, staff, and RN while protecting FERPA/HIPAA privacy.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: School Health Assistant / Health Aide

Reports To: Building Principal (Administrative) & District Registered Nurse (Clinical Supervision)

Position Purpose

The School Health Assistant supports student achievement by maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Working under the clinical direction and delegation of the District Registered Nurse (RN), this position provides routine illness and injury management, administers student medications, manages medical documentation, and assists with state-mandated health screenings.

Essential Job Functions & Delegated Duties

• Illness & Injury Management: Provide basic authorized first aid, triage daily student health room visits, and manage isolation protocols for communicable diseases following standard local public health authority (LPHA) protocols.
• Medication Administration: Administer and precisely document prescribed daily and emergency student medications (including epinephrine and glucagon injections) in strict compliance with Oregon legislative requirements and district policies.
• Nursing Task Delegation: Execute student-specific, delegated health care tasks for medically fragile students or those with chronic health conditions under the precise training, authorization, and clinical oversight of the District RN.
• Health Screenings & Tracking: Assist in organizing and executing annual mandated student health screenings, including vision, dental, and head lice checks.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Audit, update, and maintain meticulous electronic health records, student daily logs, and state-mandated immunization records using the district student information system
• Communication: Act as a central point of contact for the health room; communicate changes in student health status promptly to parents, administrators, and the District RN while strictly maintaining student confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA).

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) as required by the Oregon Department of Education (OAR 581-037-0030).

Certifications (Required at hire or within a designated window):

• Current, valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Completion of Oregon-mandated training regarding Bloodborne Pathogens (HIV/HBV) and child abuse reporting within 30 days of hire.

Background Clearance: Must successfully pass an Oregon Department of Education criminal history background clearance, fingerprint check, and pre-employment drug screening.

Skills: Proficiency with basic computer technology for electronic data entry, excellent multi-tasking abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and apply good judgment during medical emergencies.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a school health room environment with frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Requires the physical ability to bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, move quickly in emergencies, stand or walk for large portions of the day, and lift up to 35 lbs