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Amergis
School Aide
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$44,908 / year median in Oregon
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Early Childhood School Aides needed in Portland, OR!
- 26 / HR
- +
Location:
Portland, OR +Start:
ASAP +Pay:
26 / HR +Length:
Through the 24 - 25 school year and beyond!- Amergis offers the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Competitive (weekly) Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
- Travel Benefits (as applicable) Amergis Educational Staffing s is a leading provider of home healthcare, medical-related staffing, travel nursing, and population health and wellness services across the Unites States.
- For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Tammy Biga via email at
- tabiga@amergis.com
- ! :)
- The School Aide is an individual who works with students requiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department, teacher and/or supervising designee.
Minimum Requirements:
- + High School diploma or equivalent required + Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age
- Benefits
- At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
- About Amergis
- Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.
Job Category:
- Education
Job Function:
- Education | School Aide | School Aide School
Job Type:
- Contract - Part Time
Setting:
- Schools
Position Type:
- Healthcare
Office Number:
- 0680
Contract Duration:
- 36 •
Pay Rate:
- $832 / Week
Date Posted:
- 2026-08-31T17:46:18