Health Assistant

Job Posting Title

Health Assistant

Responsible for administering student medication, management of student’s chronic health conditions, first aid care of students, and maintaining student records. Deals with information of a highly confidential nature. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

• Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy; prepare medication for students attending field trips.
• Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.
• 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.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines.

First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary

Location:

Redstone Elementary

No

10

0.25

176 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

$17.80 USD Hourly

$22.63 USD Hourly

$17.80 USD - $27.45 USD Hourly (All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.)

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
June 2, 2026