Personal Care Assistant, High School SDC 1:1 - Temporary

Lake Havasu Unified School District #1•Lake Havasu, AZ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class provides routine health services to exceptional students as directed by professional. In addition, the employee provides personal hygiene care which will include toileting/diapering. Detailed instructions are given to the employee. The employee receives direct supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Safety Care (QBS) Certification
Annual Fit-For-Duty Test
IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, both to adults and children
Skill level assessment
Computer literacy
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to lift exceptional students up to 50lbs (over 50lbs involves a two-person lift)
Skills in managing, operating, programming and/or monitoring clinical equipment and materials including assistive listening devices, augmentative commination devices, voice equipment and computer-based equipment and software.
Good health, physical stamina, fitness, and vitality
Personal qualities associated with good human and interpersonal relations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with special needs students preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to students in areas of personal hygiene and nutrition, such as feeding, or toileting.
Participate in health screening of exceptional and potentially exceptional students by recording information and making simple measurements.
Provide assistance in emergencies with health impaired, wheelchair-bound or seizure-disordered students.
Maintain records of service provided.
Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists.
Manage behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
Arrange the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.
Manage, operate, program, and/or monitor equipment and materials.
Responsible for providing accurate documentation, communication in order to evaluate the needs of the child to immediate supervisor.
Responsible for participating in meetings with staff in order to better provide for the needs of the child and ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Responsible for conducting duties and activities in a professional and timely manner.
Responsible for assisting the therapist/teacher/supervisor in preparation of materials (i.e., typing, copying, research).
Responsible for performing those duties which protect the health and safety of students and employees.
Responsible for performing other duties when assigned by the therapist, teacher, or immediate supervisor.