Part-Time Health Aide for Special Needs Students

MEMSPA; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Public Schools in Fraser, Michigan, seeks a Health Aide (part-time) to support students with health care needs under nurse delegation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience with special needs students, and will assist with personal care, mobility, and health procedures in line with district guidelines.

This role requires flexibility, a caring attitude, and the ability to communicate with families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience with special needs students who have medical issues.
• Ability to lift and assist students for toileting.
• Able to navigate the classroom, school building, steps of a bus.
• Good fine and gross motor skills.

Responsibilities

• Possess a positive, flexible, and professional demeanor with good organizational skills.
• Enjoy working with students in providing personal and instructional assistance with a caring attitude.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Supports general and special education students with health care needs as delegated by a licensed registered nurse.
• Perform designated health care procedures which may include but are not limited to: diabetic care, toileting and administration of medications according to district guidelines.
• Adheres to policies related to health care procedures.
• Communicates with family and health care professionals regarding any changes to health procedures or a student’s physical condition.
• Supports professional staff (teacher, SSW, SLP, OT, PT, etc.) in carrying out their daily responsibilities.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Mobility/ maneuvering

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Fraser Public Schools in Fraser, Michigan, seeks a Health Aide (part-time) to support students with health care needs under nurse delegation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience with special needs students, and will assist with personal care, mobility, and health procedures in line with district guidelines.

This role requires flexibility, a caring attitude, and the ability to communicate with families and health professionals.