Health Aide
Job Location:
Dowagiac, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DOWAGIAC UNION SCHOOLS
243 S. Front Street
DOWAGIAC MI 49047
PHONE: FAX:
September 2026
VACANCY LISTING
Health Aide - Justus Gage Elementary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CPR First Aid and AED certification required or willingness to obtain.
- Previous experience working in a school healthcare childcare or similar setting preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information appropriately.
- Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and use good judgment in emergency situations.
- Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to follow district policies health plans and established medical procedures.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT TO:
- Provide basic first aid and care to students
- Assess student complaints and determine appropriate next steps in accordance with district procedures and established health protocols.
- Contact parents/guardians regarding student illness injury or other health concerns as appropriate.
- Assist with the administration of student medications in accordance with district policy physician instructions and applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate documentation of student health office visits medications injuries and parent/guardian communications.
- Assist students with established individual health plans emergency action plans and other documented health needs as directed.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and contact emergency medical services when necessary.
- Follow appropriate infection-control sanitation and universal precaution procedures.
- Maintain the confidentiality of student health and educational information in accordance with district policy and applicable laws.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students families staff administrators and healthcare professionals.
- Continued education as designated by the District Nurse and Administration
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal District Nurse or District Administration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability lift and/or move up to 50lbs
- Sit stand walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to push up to 50lbs such as pushing student wheelchair
- Tolerate exposure to bodily fluids and illness associated student care
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until Filled
APPLY TO:
Alicia Stout Principal
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER