Substitute Health Assistant

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a Substitute Health Assistant to provide temporary health support for students under the supervision of the school nurse. Duties include basic first aid, health record maintenance, and medication administration according to district policy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and hold CPR/BLS and Mandatory Reporter Training, with preferred prior school or pediatric health experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have one of the following programs: RN/LPN/MA/CNA.
• CPR/BLS certification and Mandatory Reporter Training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and emergency care to ill and/or injured students as directed by the school nurse.
• Maintain and update student health records and logs.
• Administer medications to students per district policy and physician orders.
• Support students' health and well-being during the school day.
• Respond as an emergency responder and participate in drills and training.

Skills

CPR Certification

Mandatory Reporter Training

RN/LPN/MA/CNA

School experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Health Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905289

Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: The Substitute Health Assistant provides temporary support in addressing the health needs of students and provides appropriate care for ill and/or injured students under the supervision of the school nurse.

Qualifications: The qualified applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or grade level equivalent diploma (GED) and must have successfully passed one of the following programs:

• Current Iowa RN or LPN or MA (Medical Assistant) or CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
• Current/Up to Date CPR/BLS certification and Mandatory Reporter Training
• Experience working in a school setting, pediatrics or public health preferred.

Job Description

Upholds schooldistricthealth policies related to student health, safety, and confidentiality.

Provide basic first aid and emergency care to ill and injured students as directed by the school nurse.

Perform and documents accurate vitalsigns.

Initiate, maintain, and update student medical and health records and databases on an on- going basis as directed by the school nurse.

Maintain accurate health logs for all student visits to the nurse'soffice.

Aid in updating and maintaining student immunizationrecords.

Communicate with students, school nurse, staff, andparent/guardian as directed by the school nurse.

Administer medications to studentsin compliance with district policy and physician's orders as directed by the school nurse.

Maintain nurse office andsupplies.

Support students' physical and emotional well-being during the school day.

Act as an emergencyresponder in the building.

Willingness to learn special procedures (i.e., gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, etc.).

Participate in specialized training for individual student's health care needs (i.e., catheterization, insulin injections, feeding tube care, etc.).

Perform other tasks that may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor. The health assistant shall work under the general direction of the building administration and nurse.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies.

Complete required district training.

Reports to school nurse and building administration.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Travel between school buildings may be required. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AAemployer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Health

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Trisha Hager , HR
• Fort Madison Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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