Health Resource Paraprofessional
Health Resource Paraprofessional
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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 healthrelated 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 healthrelated 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 healthrelated support.
- Willingness to assist with toileting and/or hygiene assistance some physicality required.
- Willingness to be assigned as general help during downperiods in the classroom lunchroom and/or office as designated by the building Principal.
- Documentation and parent contact will be required.
- Characteristics sought include: Childcentered adaptability calm demeanor respect for dignity patience confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
Description:
- 7Hours Per Day 8:15 am 3:45 pm 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 PRESCREENED BY OUR DISTRICT NURSE.
- Work year based on student attendance.
- District supports promotion of internal candidates. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted.
- Application deadline for internal UPPA candidates: April 14 2025. External Applicants open until filled
- Applicants must complete the online application athttps://12/hire/. Please scan and upload your cover letter resume transcripts credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
