Health Assistant (Part-Time) 2026-27

Columbia•Columbia, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Columbia Public School District is seeking a Health Assistant. This is a part-time position (.5 FTE) that is not eligible for benefits. The Health Assistant will be responsible for providing first aid, administering medication, managing student health records, and communicating effectively with students, parents, and teachers. The role requires adherence to Board policies and procedures and participation in annual First Aid Provider training, Emergency First Aid training in the first year, and CPR/AED certification.

Requirements

High school diploma
Must be organized
Must be able to prioritize work load
Computer literate
Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos
Communicate one-on-one and in small groups
Demonstrate excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Demonstrate excellent listening skills
Add, subtract multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.
Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Safeguard confidential medical information.
Ability to Stand, stoop, bend and kneel
Ability to Read handwritten or printed material
Frequently lift up to 10 pounds
Grasp, hold, and demonstrate finger dexterity
Reach and raise arms above shoulders and head
Must have both close and distance vision.
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

Providing first aid, as trained by the Health Services staff
Administering medication
Communicating effectively with others (students, parents, teachers, etc.)
Managing student health records, as trained by Health Services staff
Understanding and adhering to Board policies and procedures
Performing other duties as requested by the school nurse
Participate in the annual First Aid Provider training, provided at the beginning of each school year.
Participate in Emergency First Aid training the first year of employment.
Participate in CPR/AED certification.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.