Health Attendant (Please apply directly with Academy Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Attendant at Academy Charter School supports the health and well-being of students during the school day under the delegation and supervision of a licensed school nurse. This position is part of the front office team and works closely with students, families, and staff in a fast-paced K-8 school environment. The Health Attendant helps ensure student safety through daily health support, medication administration, communication with families, and maintaining accurate health records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to work during the school year, Monday-Friday 7:15-3:45
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and professional in a busy school environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• General office and computer skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information
• Ability to work independently with limited direction while also functioning as part of a team
• Polished professional appearance
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• High School or Equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a school health room, medical office, pediatric office, or healthcare setting
• CNA, MA, EMT, or related healthcare training
• Experience in an educational setting

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and student health support under the delegation and supervision of a licensed school nurse
• Administer medications and health procedures in accordance with school policy and nurse delegation
• Monitor and care for students who become ill or injured during the school day
• Communicate with parents regarding student illness, injuries, medications, and health concerns
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and health records
• Maintain accurate student health records, medication logs, and daily clinic documentation
• Assist with the management of student health plans, immunization records, and required health documentation
• Collaborate with office staff, teachers, administrators, and the school nurse to support student health and safety
• Assist with vision, hearing, and other student health screenings as needed
• Support student attendance procedures related to illness and medical appointments
• Maintain organization and inventory of health room supplies
• Assist with front office responsibilities as needed in a fast-paced school environment
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, carpool, or other assigned duties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Perform delegated procedures in accordance with the student’s health care plan and training by the school nurse consultant, such as supervision and/or assistance with the daily management of a student’s diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies.
• Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
• Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy; prepare medication for students attending field trips.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines.
• Ensure enrolling students meet the Colorado State immunization requirements prior to entering school; notify parents and school nurse consultant of incomplete immunization and/or noncompliance; complete the annual immunization state report.
• Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

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