Health Resource Paraprofessional - Floating Position

TBD; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking a Health Resource Paraprofessional for a floating position in Sterling Heights, MI. Immediate start, 7 hours per day, location TBD, with responsibilities in health-related student support and documentation.

Responsibilities include assisting medically fragile students with personal needs, maintaining calm under pressure, and collaborating with district nurses. Training provided for health areas; district policies apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with medically challenged students.
• Ability to stay calm and communicate under stress.
• Assist with personal needs including hygiene and dressing.
• Willingness to be trained in health-related areas (anaphylaxis, asthma meds, diabetes care, seizures, etc.).
• Ability to work at multiple sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care, including hygiene, toileting, and clothing.
• Monitor and respond to health needs, following district procedures.
• Document student information and maintain confidentiality; communicate with parents as required.
• Support classroom activities and be available in down-time periods (lunchroom, office).
• Adapt to changes in location and hours based on student needs.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Health Resource Paraprofessional - Floating Position

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.39 to $19.39 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with medically challenged population.
• Personal or health-related experience with children with chronic health diseases is preferred.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need good physical flexibility such as ability to run, walk, lift and/or respond to other physical needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention. Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine administration; asthma and administration of inhalers, using spacers and administering nebulizer treatments; diabetes and blood glucose testing, urine ketone analysis and insulin administration via injection and insulin pump; seizures and oral, intranasal and rectal rescue medications; medication administration; other types of procedures including catheterization, gastric tube feedings, and tracheostomy suctioning; and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to accept assignment at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations depending on individual student needs as determined by the District.
• Ability to work with Epipens, blood testing, insulin injections, ports, suctioning, seizures, feeding tube, diastat, medication dispensing and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to assist with toileting and/or hygiene assistance, some physicality required.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during "down-periods" in the classroom, lunchroom, and/or office as designated by the building Principal.
• Documentation and parent contact will be required.
• Characteristics sought include: Child-centered, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
• Good attendance required.

Description:

• 7Hours Per Day - Schedule/Location TBD - Health Resoucre Para.
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE PRE-SCREENED BY OUR DISTRICT NURSE.
• Work year based on student attendance.

NONDISCRIMINATION:It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]