School Health Aide Substitute (CNA/EMT Preferred)

Southeast Polk Community School District; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking a Substitute Health Aide to assist the nurse in a school health office in Altoona, IA. Responsibilities include health screening, medication administration, and supporting at-risk students during the school day.

Ideal candidates hold a CNA/EMT background, have a High School Diploma, and can obtain required certifications and clearances. This is a full-time support role within the district’s health services team and may involve various duties as

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma required, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a CNA or EMT required.
• Possess a valid CNA certification and obtain throughout employment.
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.
• Experience working in an educational setting, ability to understand student behavior with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Ability to obtain required training, including but not limited to the following: state approved medication certificate, American Heart or Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member with the nurse.
• Relate effectively and appropriately with students and parents.
• Follow school health procedures and policies.
• Maintain health and welfare of children.
• Give meds and keep records.
• Encourage children to be as independent as possible about their own health care.
• Assist with health/at-risk services.
• Receive and direct phone calls.
• Type, file and record information.
• Follow procedures in emergency situations.
• Request assistance from the school nurse and counselor.
• Aware of and knowledgeable of services available to at-risk students and families.
• Provide an appropriate role model for the students.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA/EMT experience

Tech literacy

Student behavior understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking a Substitute Health Aide to assist the nurse in a school health office in Altoona, IA. Responsibilities include health screening, medication administration, and supporting at-risk students during the school day.

Ideal candidates hold a CNA/EMT background, have a High School Diploma, and can obtain required certifications and clearances. This is a full-time support role within the district’s health services team and may involve various duties as