Title: Health Aide - Licensed Practical Nurse/Paraprofessional, 2023-24 School Year

Department: Special Education

Group: EM SPARK

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Salary Range: $18.13 - $27.10 per hour

Position#: 1740

Prepared Date: April 2023

FTE: .8125 (6.5 hours per day)

For those who are applying through an external website, please submit your application through our district website at the following link: https://slpschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, provides first-level, on-site Health Services independently at non-public sites. Health Aids will assist in creating an educational environment that is multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate, is favorable to learning and growth and is based on a commitment that all children can learn.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first aid and episodic care to students and staff, and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Under in-direct guidance of Licensed School Nurse, administer medications, feeding tubes and special treatments for students with chronic health issues; follow protocols, procedures, and written care plans.
• Screen student for a variety of health care and environmental issues; track and evaluate infection control problems and follow up with clients according to protocols.
• Interview students, listen to health care concerns, discuss treatment options, and determine health services required to treat a range of healthcare issues.
• Conduct first stage screenings for all students in cooperation with the Health Related Services team and geographical cluster resources.
• Make referrals to other members of the school health team.
• Provide information and assistance on health services issues for students and families of students.
• Verify and monitor the health and safety of students and staff in the facilities.
• Maintain health records for staff and students and updates electronic files.
• Maintain inventory of first aid supplies and equipment.
• May also track student attendance and record data on computer systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of District administrative procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of community resources, health agencies and social service organizations in the community.
• Assessing, evaluating, planning and implementing health care and health care services within the District.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Parents / Guardians, employees, supervisors, department heads, and officials.
• Computer skills of databases, reports, spreadsheets, documents, correspondence and E-mail.
• State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public health, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of health and other governing agencies.
• Public health and safety protocols and regional healthcare issues.
• Nutrition and health maintenance issues for children and young adults.
• Astute Observation skills in monitoring students who come and go from the health office
• Maintaining confidentiality and data privacy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Must be a strong decision maker, even in emergency situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate's Degree
• Minimum of one-year public health experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current CPR certification for the Healthcare Professional and current First Aid certification. Additional health and safety training may be required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate preferred.