Health Assistant

Haverhill Public Schools • Haverhill, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830 ANTICIPATED OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION Title of Position: HEALTH ASSISTANT-DISTRICT WIDE Work Year: August to June Effective Date of Employment: 2026-2027 School Year Salary Range: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Works under supervision of school nurse who is responsible to the Building Principal, Supervisor of Health & Nursing Services, and Superintendent of Schools.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Certificate/degree from a CNA program.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to function as health services team member, prioritize, have good organization skills and be able to multitask.
• Ability to use good judgment and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; ability to respect confidential matters.
• Must have traits of resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability, and enthusiasm.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have transportation as school day may be split between two or more settings.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as CNA or Health Assistant preferred.
• Prefer prior experience with children in a school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and maintaining optimal physical and emotional health of students and staff.
• Monitoring and supporting of students in medical waiting areas, until parent/guardian/emergency contact picks of child.
• Escorting of students to and from health office.
• Maintaining health records and document pertinent information, and assisting with data entry.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student’s medical issues.
• Supporting Activities of Daily living for all children.
• Provide support at one or more schools.
• Manage COVID pool testing in school/schools and support follow up testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED