School Health Aide: Compassionate Care & Team Support

Applitrack; Channahon (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Health Aide / Nurse Assistant to support student health services. Under the direction of District RNs, you will assist with first aid, health records, and medication support, ensuring safety and confidentiality in a school setting.

You will maintain health office operations, assist with screenings, and collaborate with RNs and building staff to support student attendance and well-being.

Qualifications

• Meet Illinois requirements for the position and maintain any license or certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification and basic first aid knowledge.
• Experience with children preferred; pediatric care and school health knowledge preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and health professionals.
• Ability to maintain records, use technology for tasks, and protect confidentiality.
• Ability to travel between district locations if needed.

Responsibilities

• I. PROVIDES FIRST AID AND SUPPORT DURING HEALTH CONCERNS BY: responding to illness or injury and giving basic first aid.
• Immediately refer urgent symptoms to an RN and follow district emergency procedures.
• Assist with emergency response, gather supplies, and support student supervision as directed.
• Record health office visits and first aid provided accurately and promptly.
• Assist with reporting accidents or incidents and replenish supplies as directed.
• Help organize and report shortages or equipment concerns to the RN.
• II. SUPPORTS STUDENT HEALTH RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE BY: assist with collection and maintenance of health information.
• Review records for completeness; follow up as needed with RN supervision.
• Prepare and maintain paper/electronic health files per district procedures.
• Distribute health information to authorized staff as directed by the RN.
• Maintain confidentiality of health information per privacy requirements.

Skills

CNA/CMA

CPR/AED

Child care experience

Record keeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mobility between locations

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Health Aide / Nurse Assistant to support student health services. Under the direction of District RNs, you will assist with first aid, health records, and medication support, ensuring safety and confidentiality in a school setting.

You will maintain health office operations, assist with screenings, and collaborate with RNs and building staff to support student attendance and well-being.