Health Office Aide (CNA)

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a nationally recognized non-profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary charter schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively) across 12 campuses, the majority of which are in Chicago, IL. LEARN also serves families in Waukegan and North Chicago IL including the families of service members located at the Great Lakes Naval Academy and Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling (JBAB) in Washington D.C. This is an in person work environment, not a remote opportunity. 

Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.

LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.

What You’ll Do:

The Health Office Aide supports the daily operations of the school health office in collaboration with the school nurse, providing direct support for students with routine, chronic, and emergent health needs. The role also supports student health compliance through the collection, review, documentation, tracking, and follow-up of required immunization and health records.

The Health Office Aide will have a primary campus or regional assignment within the Chicago network and work collaboratively with the school nurse and campus team. Occasional coverage at other network campuses in Chicago and Lake County may be required based on staffing and student health needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic health support to students in accordance with established protocols, training, and scope of practice.
• Receive students presenting with illness, injury, or other health concerns; identify immediate needs and escalate concerns requiring nursing assessment or intervention.
• Support students with chronic or complex health needs and assist with health-related procedures as permitted by training, policy, and applicable regulations.
• Recognize urgent or emergent health concerns and initiate the appropriate nursing, administrative, emergency, or EMS response.
• Accurately document student health office visits, services, communications, and follow-up in the designated student information/health record system.
• Collect and review student health records for completeness and accurately maintain required immunization, physical examination, and other health documentation.
• Track students who are missing or non-compliant with health requirements, maintain accurate compliance records, and conduct timely follow-up with parents/guardians regarding missing, incomplete, or expiring documentation.
• Support school and network efforts to meet state and organizational student health requirements and established compliance deadlines.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student health needs and collaborate with nurses, administrators, teachers, and other school staff to support student health and safety.
• Maintain student privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable requirements and organizational policies.
• Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and appropriately stocked health office and participate in emergency preparedness, required training, and Health & Wellness initiatives.
• Provide occasional coverage at other Chicago or Lake County campuses based on staffing, emergency, or student health needs.