DCSD Summer Learning Health Para - part time

Davenport Community Schools; Buildings; On-site; EUR 17,132 - 24,400; Part time

Job summary

A community school district in Inishowen is seeking a part-time Health Para to assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, and safety issues. The position requires strong inter-personal skills and a valid CPR certification, with responsibilities including monitoring health records and responding to health-related queries. The role is available from June 8th to July 31st, with afternoon hours expected. Ideal candidates should be committed to supporting diverse populations and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Assist students with personal hygiene and safety.
• Provide general care as directed by nursing staff.
• Maintain health records and monitor medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with hygiene and nutrition.
• Prepare and administer medication under supervision.
• Respond to health-related queries from parents.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Confidentiality

CPR certification

Education

Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate

Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate

Job description

DCSD Summer Learning Health Para - part time JobID: 12547

• Date Posted: 4/21/2026
• Date Available: 06/08/2026
• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 4/21/2026 THRU 4/27/2026 @ 4PM
Current paras use the internal application to apply.
Interested DCSD applicants must complete an internal online application through Applitrak to apply.

Wages: $17.69/hr.
Hours: Afternoon (7:45AM to 12:15PM)

Position Open from June 8th thru July 31st

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort, and safety issues.
• Provide general/emergent care to students as directed by the Registered Nurse and building administration.
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by the student's physician.
• Monitor students for allergic reactions and follow individual health care plans or district procedures.
• Respond to health-related phone calls and parent questions.
• Monitor and check for head lice when required.
• Prepare and monitor health records.
• Maintain daily medication administration and daily nursing office visits in Infinite Campus.
• Correspond with parents when appropriate.
• Complete staff/student injury forms as needed.
• Perform other service or clerical duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or school administrator(s).
• Must be willing to attend trainings and complete trainings to assume the duties and responsibilities of the position yearly.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may include catheterization, tube feeding, use of electronic blood pressure equipment, use of a pulse oximeter, use of a peak flow meter and provide care to students needing medication such as diastatic, intranasal versed, glucagon, insulin, and epi-pen.
• Must hold the Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate prior to start date and remain current.
• Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current.
• Per DHS Guidelines this Children's Village position requires a background check every two (2) years, FBI fingerprinting check every four (4) years, and completed Physical every three (3) years.
• Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training prior to start date and remain current.
• Must be willing to complete the training and obtain the Medication Administration Certificate and remain current.
• Must be willing to work with a diverse population and treat all with dignity and respect.
• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parent's right to privacy.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

Physical Requirements of Position

• Ability to routinely lift/carry office supplies and printed materials weighing up to 25lbs, occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/ or on the telephone.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/ or on the telephone.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, and other office equipment with dexterity and in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to withstand weather for outside activities.