Health Aid

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Mary Crane Center

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Health Aide is responsible for maintaining accurate student health records and ensuring compliance with health requirements. They support families in accessing care and manage health supplies and documentation systems.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or are currently enrolled in a GED program and possess CPR and First Aid Certification. You demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR

First Aid Certification

COPA

Job Description

Description

Make an impact beyond the classroom

If you’re someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and cares about the well-being of children and families, this role gives you a chance to be at the center of it all.

As a Health Aide, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe, supported, and connected to the health services they need to thrive. You won’t be doing this alone—you’ll work alongside a collaborative team that values communication, consistency, and follow-through.

What You’ll Do

Keep health records accurate and up to date

  • Maintain and organize student health records across assigned centers 
  • Track health requirements, screenings, and updates 
  • Ensure all information is complete, current, and compliant 

Support children and families

  • Follow up on health referrals and help families access care 
  • Track children with medical needs or medications 
  • Help ensure children receive the services they need 

Manage health supplies and systems

  • Monitor and restock first aid kits and health-related materials 
  • Maintain organized systems for documentation and reporting 
  • Update health data systems, including COPA 

Work as part of a team

  • Partner with Site Directors, Family Workers, and program staff 
  • Participate in team and health-related meetings 
  • Support overall program operations as needed

Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma or enrollment in a GED program 
  • CPR and First Aid Certification 
  • Strong attention to detail and organization 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Preferred

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) 
  • Experience in a school, childcare, or healthcare setting 

What You’ll Appreciate About This Role

  • A consistent weekday schedule 
  • A team-oriented environment where you’re supported 
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts children and families 
  • Opportunity to build experience in health, compliance, and early childhood programs 

Work Environment

  • School and office-based setting 
  • Regular standing, walking, and computer use 
  • Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds 
  • May require travel between sites and occasional home visits 


Compensation & Benefits

Mary Crane Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes access to medical, dental, and vision insurance (HMO, PPO, and DPPO options), paid time off, and wellness support programs.
Eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process.

Ready to make an impact where it matters most?
Apply today and help us build inclusive classrooms where every child has the support they need to succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law. To request accommodations, please contact 773-242-2881 x1004.

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Mary Crane Center

The Mary Crane Center promotes the comprehensive early development children aged six weeks to five years, through school-readiness programs, personal enrichment activities, and family support services at its four sites in the city of Chicago. The Center serves the children of low-income working parents, providing them with the essential components of a quality early childhood education: nurturing, qualified teachers; access and exposure to language tools; playtime that inspires child-to-child interaction; daily structured outdoor play; emphasis on healthy living; and a culturally rich and diverse classroom environment.
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