School Health Aide: CNA/RMA, CPR Certified, Student Care

IDEA Public Schools; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health access

Dental & Vision plans

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Health Aide to deliver direct student health services, manage medications, and conduct mandated screenings at the campus. The role emphasizes adherence to health protocols and collaboration with the AP, health services staff, and families.

The ideal candidate holds CNA or RMA certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and at least one year of health‑related experience, with preference for applicants familiar with school environments.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED (Required).
• Experience: One-year experience in a health‑related position. (Experience with school‑age children is preferred).
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (Required).
• Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (Required).
• Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.

Skills

First aid & CPR

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding & filing

Database & word processing

Education

CNA or RMA certification

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

High School diploma or GED

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Health Aide to deliver direct student health services, manage medications, and conduct mandated screenings at the campus. The role emphasizes adherence to health protocols and collaboration with the AP, health services staff, and families.

The ideal candidate holds CNA or RMA certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and at least one year of health‑related experience, with preference for applicants familiar with school environments.