School Health Aide Grand Rapids Public Schools
Core
Provides direct student care, first aid, medication administration, and emergency response for school children under the delegation of a School Nurse.
Role type
School Health Aide
Builds
Supports student health and well-being within the school environment
Domain
Education + Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
First Aid, CPR, medication administration, tube feeding, diabetic management, catheterization, vital signs monitoring, documentation, community resource coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer scheduled, as needed, and emergency medications; provide treatments such as tube feedings, insulin administration, and catheterization; collect vital signs and health history; document services and program data; coordinate with school staff and health providers; refer families to community agencies; act as a role model and advocate for students and families.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support role