School - Health Assistant

School - Health Assistant

UCP Bailes Early Childhood Academy - Orlando, FL 32826

Overview

Salary Range $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Description

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides specialized care for chronically ill/medically fragile students (i.e. g-tube, toileting assistance), and medication administration.
• Administers first aid for minor cuts and injuries and provides first aid care/support for ill students and staff.
• Documents all first aid, and minor medical procedures provided
• Reviews immunization records for compliance and completes/reviews medical records in students cum and electronic folders. Follow up to ensure all immunization records are up to date.
• Assists in the development of Health Plans for children with health needs.
• Inspects for head lice.
• Notifies parents in case of medical emergencies or illness and tracks to ensure updated emergency forms are completed.
• Maintains medication forms to dispense medication to students, dispenses medication to students and track amounts given.
• Assists in tracking and conducting Vision/hearing assessments.
• Maintain emergency contact records.
• Notify parents in case of illness.
• Cares for student until parent arrives (in isolated location)
• Provides training and modeling for staff.
• Provide documentation for Medicaid billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Minimum CMA/RMA Medical Assistant

Minimum Experience:

• Experience working with medically fragile/chronically ill including various procedures (i.e. g-tubes).