Health Aide

Health Aide

The job of Paraprofessional - Health is done for the purpose of providing support to the educational program by assisting in providing health services to students; following educational, health care plan / services; documenting students daily activities; and maintaining accurate health files and documentation.

This job reports to Director of Health Services

Benefits

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
• 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability
• Generous paid time off policy - PTO, Holidays
• Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)

Pay

$15.83 - $20.17 per hour (based on relevant work experience)

Essential Functions

• Administers medication to identified student(s) for the purpose of providing directed health care services.
• Attends work on a regular and predictable basis for the purpose of providing students with high quality service and instruction.
• Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. District Registered Nurse, Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP and Health Care Plan objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, health care services, use of special equipment, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Implements under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, plans designed by IEP team for students with special health conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Interacts consistently with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Maintains accurate health files and documentation on charts and data base for the purpose of keeping health information current and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains special equipment for the purpose of providing assistance as required by the student.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and health (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides first aid care as needed for the purpose of meeting minor medical needs of students and implementing district health service procedures.
• Reports daily health conditions of student(s) for the purpose of informing the supervising Registered Nurse and parents if directed to do so.
• Responds to emergency situations or health emergencies for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities when working with high risk youth; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse students; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency:

Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses

Current CPR Certificate Current First Aid Certification

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Completion of the Medication Administration Training Module from Missouri DHSS

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.