CC#26-02-186, Educational Assistant - Cobequid Educational Centre
About The Position
Educational Assistants provide support to students who are identified through the program planning process as requiring support with medical and personal care and/or safety/behaviour management. The position will require supporting students with a wide range of social/behavioural and cognitive abilities. Additionally, Educational Assistants will also be required to support basic medical/personal care and behavioural/safety support (including but not limited to personal hygiene, diabetes care, tube feeding, catheterization, running, lifting and positioning, personal care, toileting, feeding).
Requirements
- High school completion certificate or equivalent
- Recognized diploma or certificate program from a recognized post secondary institution including a formal practicum placement
- Current Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C (must meet Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Workplace First Aid (WFA) standards to comply with the CSA Z1210-17 Standards)
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position
Responsibilities
- Provide support to students requiring assistance with medical and personal care.
- Provide support to students requiring assistance with safety/behaviour management.
- Support students with a wide range of social/behavioural and cognitive abilities.
- Support basic medical/personal care.
- Provide behavioural/safety support, including personal hygiene, diabetes care, tube feeding, catheterization, running, lifting and positioning, personal care, toileting, and feeding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
