Health Assistant
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 46000 - 52000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Assistant to join our school healthservices this role you will work closely with the onsite Registered Nurse to support the health and well-being of students and staff. The Health Assistant will assist in providing first aid administering medications managing student health records and ensuring the overall safety and wellness of the school community. The ideal candidate will have excellent
communication skills a strong commitment to student health and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic school environment.
Reports to: Associate Head of Lower School
Terms: Full-time non- exempt
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm school year
Job Responsibilities
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm school year
Job Responsibilities
The following list is not comprehensive but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Provides appropriate health care for students (Age one year - Grade 8)
- Provide immediate care for minor injuries such as cuts bruises and scrapes.
- Provide appropriate medical intervention to students who are injured or become ill during the school day including on site school athletics.
- Help administer all prescription and nonprescription medication as delegated by the registered nurse.
- Follow care plans for students with chronic health conditions (e.g. allergies asthma diabetes tracheostomy seizure management) as delegated by the registered nurse.
Helps Registered Nurse maintain health records and relevant medical history of students
- Updates necessary health information including immunization records in the database system.
- Follow up with parents about missing student health information.
- Manages confidential information responsibly.
- Log visits to the Health Office in an online database.
Prepares paperwork and medication for off-site trips as delegated by Registered Nurse
- Help prepare and organize all required health-related paperwork such as medical consent forms emergency action plans and medication authorizations for each student participating in trips.
- Collaborate with registered nurse and trip organizers and other staff to ensure that all health-related safety measures including first aid supplies are in place before and during trips.
- Other duties as assigned.
Team Player
A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland Community who
- Models caring respect patience and appreciation of differences.
- Provides a safe environment for students.
- Recognizes the importance of Diversity Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues
- growth as a culturally responsive educator.
- Upholds school employee and family confidentiality.
- Representative for school in position and in community.
- Participates in effective communication that is responsible descriptive and nonjudgmental.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset open to feedback and new learning.
- Adheres to all school policies and procedures.
- Offers administrative team support after-hours and on weekends as needed.
- Likes to work with people and create solutions.
- Takes on additional responsibilities to support the evolving needs of the community.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certification in health care (CNA or equivalent) preferred.
- First Aid CPR certified preferred. Must be obtained within the first three3 months of employment.
- Previous health assistant in a school setting and/or experience working with the pediatric population preferred.
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid instructor certification within one year of employment.
- Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills for effectively supporting students parents and staff.
- Strong data entry with knowledge of and experience with office software including Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word Excel)
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool kindergarten elementary and middle school. Since the schools founding in 1924 Graland has delivered an intellectually robust character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing the schools focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission values Diversity Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700 and we have just over 100 faculty members 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Gralands faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development onsite childcare a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is between $46000-$52000 annually. Benefits include professional development employer-paid health vision dental and life insurance paid time off for school holidays and school vacations as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race color religion sex age national origin ancestry sexual orientation military discharge status or physical or mental handicap or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting hiring placement promotion discipline demotion rates of pay or other compensation employee benefits tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 01/29/2026)
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About Company
Graland offers preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school students an innovative, experiential learning community with an emphasis on character.
