School Health Aide: First Aid & Health Office Support

Branford Public Schools; Pine Orchard (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Branford Public Schools is seeking a School Health Aide to support the health office and assist the School Nurse with routine health services for students and staff. The role includes administering first aid, medication administration within policy, and general health office operations.

The successful candidate will work under licensed nursing supervision, maintain health records, participate in health screenings, and be part of a team ensuring a safe school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or EMT certification required.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and emergency procedures as directed by the School Nurse.
• Provide care to sick or injured students in the nurse's absence, including administration of medication in accordance with district policy.
• Assist with one-on-one student support and training for emergency medication administration.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communications

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

EMT certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

MS Office

Job description

Branford Public Schools is seeking a School Health Aide to support the health office and assist the School Nurse with routine health services for students and staff. The role includes administering first aid, medication administration within policy, and general health office operations.

The successful candidate will work under licensed nursing supervision, maintain health records, participate in health screenings, and be part of a team ensuring a safe school environment.