Medical Aide: Classroom & Care Support

The Center for Disability Services; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services in upstate New York is seeking a Medical Aide to support students in the classroom and assist with daily living tasks. You will help with feeding, personal care, and smooth transitions between activities to foster learning.

You will work with teachers and therapists to implement activities aligned with student goals. A high school diploma is required, and additional college credits or certification may be preferred; the job involves lifting up to 150 pounds

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 18 college credits preferred.
• This position may require completion of the teaching assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists directly in the assigned classroom with activities of daily living including feeding, personal care and transition of students.
• Assist teacher and therapists with carrying out activities designed to address student goals.

Skills

ADL assistance

Mobility support

Classroom assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

18 college credits

Teaching assistant certification

Job description

The Center for Disability Services in upstate New York is seeking a Medical Aide to support students in the classroom and assist with daily living tasks. You will help with feeding, personal care, and smooth transitions between activities to foster learning.

You will work with teachers and therapists to implement activities aligned with student goals. A high school diploma is required, and additional college credits or certification may be preferred; the job involves lifting up to 150 pounds