School Health Aide Grand Rapids Public Schools
Workplace injuries
Loc0331-Butterworth Hospital Loc0331-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids reported 277 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 10,812,050 hours worked: 5.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 7 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Spectrum Health
Medicare gives Spectrum Health 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Michigan's hospitals average 3.0). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Michigan hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Spectrum Health's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $20.21 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $20.92 an hour across Michigan's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Michigan hospitals pay nurses.
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About the job
Job Summary
Provides direct student care under the delegation of the School Nurse. Is responsible for providing first aid, medication administration and emergency response for school children through the School Health Advocacy Program. Works with the school nurse, school staff, other health care providers, community program and others to improve the health and well being of the child. Responsible for assisting high-risk families access available community resources. Provides education to clients and the community related to focus of community program.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the school health office primary contact for health related needs.
- Provides direct student health care as delegated by the RN according to school district policies. Collects information, such as vital signs and history of illness or injury and communicates as needed with RN to determine student’s disposition. Documents direct and indirect services provided and other pertinent program data.
- Administers scheduled, as needed and emergency medications under the delegation of the RN according to Corewell Health and school district policies.
- Provides treatments such as tube feedings, diabetic management (administration of insulin) and catheterization under the delegation of the RN according to Corewell Health and school district policies.
- Participates in gathering pertinent information regarding student health concerns and coordinates these needs to school staff, prior to any school field trip.
- Communicates to the RN information received from students, family members, physicians and other members of the educational team, following FERPA guidelines.
- Continuously collects and documents data regarding: school immunization status, school communicable disease reports and student health concerns.
- Partners with other health providers to provide services to students. Completes prep work, documentation, and administers results and follow up of partnering with providers.
- Works collaboratively with student and their families by referring community agencies and volunteers to schedule and provide optimal coordination of services, to facilitate a supportive relationship and to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and plan for future needs.
- Acts as a role model and resource to students, their families and the school community to promote a healthy and safe school environment.
- Mentors, empowers and advocates for students and their families to help them gain independence with their health care needs.
- Participates in social and physical evaluations that could affect the student at home or in school. Acts as a resource to program staff to discuss barriers about life/situational/cultural factors impacting client, family and environment.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of relevant experience
- CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days
- CRT-CPR - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave NW - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Healthier Communities School Advocacy Grand Rapids - Corporate
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
Variable 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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About Corewell Health
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system in Michigan with 21 (source: Corewell Health, About Us) hospitals, 300+ (source: Corewell Health, About Us) outpatient locations and 60,000+ (source: Corewell Health, About Us) team members, with headquarters in Grand Rapids and Southfield. Source: Corewell Health, About Us
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