Para II - Special Needs Health Support - Countryside
About The Position
The Special Needs Health Aide (SNHA) delivers direct care to medically fragile students, including medication administration, tube feeding, toileting, and other assigned care, under the direction and supervision of the building RN in charge. The aide also provides behavioral and educational support in the student’s classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher. The role follows district and departmental policies and procedures, along with safety, environmental, and infection-control standards. This position reports to the Director of Health Services. The role is classified and non-exempt, with a schedule of 7.0 hours per day for 171 days. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour. The work is performed in a generally hazard-free environment with a clean atmosphere. Required clearances include a background clearance and TB test.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) or equivalent.
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS or Heart-Saver CPR/AED and First Aid certification; the district will provide First Aid and CPR certification if not obtained before hire.
- Basic typing and computer skills, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
- Desire to work with children, parents, and staff members.
- Ability to problem solve, evaluate, and make appropriate decisions.
- Flexibility and willingness to be part of the healthcare team.
- Ability to model healthy behaviors and good personal hygiene.
- Ability to work in an accepting and non-confrontational manner with students, staff, and the community.
- Respect for confidentiality and child protection laws.
- Self-starter.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly, as well as frequent lifting, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, walking, talking, hearing, grasping, repetitive motion, and significant fine finger dexterity.
Responsibilities
- Assist the school nurse and classroom teacher in the daily care of students with special healthcare needs.
- Administer medications, tube feedings, and other nursing tasks or procedures as assigned and delegated.
- Assist students with activities of daily living, including feeding and toileting.
- Assist students with classroom activities.
- Communicate with administrators, staff, and parents.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Assist with documentation and record keeping.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building RN or classroom teacher.
- Follow district and departmental policies and procedures and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
