School Health Aide: Critical Student Wellness Support

TrulyHired; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Georgia seeks a School Health Aide to support the nurse supervisor and care for students with routine health needs and minor injuries. You’ll document health data, coordinate screenings, and monitor supplies in a district-wide setting.

Requires high school diploma; LPN/MA preferred. Training is provided; occasional travel between sites; 185-day schedule; OSHA-safety compliance expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math, writing, and communication.
• Ability to operate computer and basic word processing.
• Knowledge of health records management and immunization tracking.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid to injured students and provide short-term care.
• Administer and record medications under nurse supervision.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Perform vision and other screenings as directed.
• Maintain immunization and health records for students.
• Complete state reports on immunizations and screenings.
• Notify staff/parents of health incidents.
• Direct ill students to home or emergency care when needed.
• Assist health team with staff learning activities.
• Promote disease prevention with families and students.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Medical equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA or LPN preferred

Tools

Blood pressure cuffs

Insulin

Medication pumps

AED

Job description

TrulyHired in Georgia seeks a School Health Aide to support the nurse supervisor and care for students with routine health needs and minor injuries. You’ll document health data, coordinate screenings, and monitor supplies in a district-wide setting.

Requires high school diploma; LPN/MA preferred. Training is provided; occasional travel between sites; 185-day schedule; OSHA-safety compliance expected.