School Health Assistant

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's School Health Assistant role in Waterloo, IA supports the district's health program under the supervision of the school nurse. The 0.6 FTE, part-time daytime shift (7:30am-3:30pm) emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication across multiple buildings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, prior experience with children, strong computer skills, and the ability to follow policies while delivering essential health services in the school setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use usual and customary equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to school Nurses across various schools within the district.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
• Serves as the secondary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members and administration in each building.
• Support the Health office by working collaboratively with the building Nurse to stay focused and efficient on tasks as these may vary by school.
• Provides care to students by taking vital readings as delegated, performing CPR/First Aid, diabetic testing as delegated, and reporting illnesses and injuries to school nurse as warranted.
• Assists school nurse with administering medication to students as delegated and in accordance with written policy and department procedure.
• Prepares and/or performs health screenings as assigned by building Nurse.
• Assist the Nurse in maintaining student immunization and health records, along with class lists.

Skills

Child interaction

Computer literacy

English language

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Health Assistant

Under general supervision, oversees the workflow of day-to-day duties in the school health office. Performs services as assigned by the school's registered nurse and in accordance with written policies and department procedures. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program. This role requires adaptability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into different teams and workflows.

Waterloo Schools - Waterloo, IA

Part-time, Daytime Shift

Under general supervision, oversees the workflow of day-to-day duties in the school health office. Performs services as assigned by the school's registered nurse and in accordance with written policies and department procedures. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program. This role requires adaptability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into different teams and workflows.

Area of Interest, FTE, Department, Shift, Job ID

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
• Department: In School Health WL School
• Shift: Part-time, 7:30am-3:30pm
• Job ID: 186547

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to school Nurses across various schools within the district.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
• Serves as the secondary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members and administration in each building.
• Support the Health office by working collaboratively with the building Nurse to stay focused and efficient on tasks as these may vary by school.
• Provides care to students by taking vital readings as delegated, preforming CPR/First Aid, diabetic testing as delegated, and reporting illnesses and injuries to school nurse as warranted.
• Assists school nurse with administering medication to students as delegated and in accordance with written policy and department procedure.
• Prepares and/or performs health screenings as assigned by building Nurse.
• Assist the Nurse in maintaining student immunization and health records, along with class lists.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use usual and customary equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

Credentials:

• Must completed Iowa Department of Education requirements on Medication Administration upon hire
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons