School Health Aide: Essential Student Care & Meds

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools seeks a Health Aide to provide basic first aid, administer medications, and perform delegated medical tasks for students. You will evaluate ill or injured students, notify parents, and document health visits in the district system.

The role requires maintaining CPR/First Aid certifications, immunization records, and health screenings, with collaboration from the District RN and school staff. This is a temporary, on-site position in Thornton, CO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare experience with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and monitor illnesses; contact 911 in emergencies and administer medications as delegated by the District RN.
• Document daily health office visits and input health information into the district system and medication log; maintain and file health records.
• Provide health information to the District RN for students with special education needs; communicate with parents and staff regarding health concerns.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications; attend required trainings and health services meetings.
• Maintain immunization records, issue letters for immunization warnings, and monitor compliance per state requirements.
• Organize and perform vision and hearing screenings; enter results in the district system and coordinate follow-ups as needed.
• Perform other duties including cleaning health office, ordering supplies, and assisting administration as required.

Skills

First aid

Medication administration

CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adams 12 Five Star Schools seeks a Health Aide to provide basic first aid, administer medications, and perform delegated medical tasks for students. You will evaluate ill or injured students, notify parents, and document health visits in the district system.

The role requires maintaining CPR/First Aid certifications, immunization records, and health screenings, with collaboration from the District RN and school staff. This is a temporary, on-site position in Thornton, CO.