LPN/Personal Care Assistant (53595)

CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT•East Pennsboro Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/Personal Care Assistant will support the professional staff in meeting the medical and educational needs of assigned students. This role involves implementing medical services under the direction of a certified school nurse, assisting with medical management plans, and monitoring student responses. The position also requires collaboration with teachers to support the student's educational and social development, performing instructional activities, and assisting with behavior management. Additionally, the role includes providing direct personal care, assisting students with mobility, performing clerical and housekeeping duties, and maintaining confidentiality. The LPN/Personal Care Assistant will also be responsible for completing logs for the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) and participating in related training.

Requirements

Must possess LPN licensure.
Must be certified as a Qualified Paraprofessional, as required under Chapter 14, OR have the ability and willingness to become a Qualified Paraprofessional within the established timelines.
Must be trained in CPR, First Aid, AED, and fully certified to actively participate in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or other restraint management system (as may be required by the program) and willing and fully able to utilize these procedures OR have the ability and willingness to become CPR, First Aid, and restraint system trained and be willing and fully able to administer these procedures.
Must have the ability to lift/assist with lifting special needs children. Lifting may be up to 40 lbs without assistance and more with assistance.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with special needs population desired.

Responsibilities

Works with the certified school nurse to implement medical services as prescribed for the assigned student.
Assists the certified school nurse in developing and maintaining a medical management plan for the student.
Performs medical procedures and monitors the student’s response under the direction of the certified school nurse.
Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on the assigned student’s medical concerns and/or related areas.
Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of the student.
Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment.
Acts as a positive social and emotional model for the student.
Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
Assists the teacher upon request in the management of student behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on student academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs and other areas as appropriate.
Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures.
Completes the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) daily or weekly logs, if the assigned student is eligible, in an accurate and timely manner.
Attends and participates in training for the School-Based ACCESS Program and SBAP paperwork.
Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA).
Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed.
Assists students to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting.
Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
Assumes responsibility for fostering a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supersedes the teacher's authority to manage all aspects of the instructional program.
Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff.
Provides coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitors recess, lunch, etc., as needed.
Participates with preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality.
Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code.
Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed.
Serves on any CAIU team as directed.
Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.