Special Education Health Assistant at Bellflower Unified School District Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 3/7/2024 Contact Esther Bryant 562-866-9011 2122 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $23.31 - $28.33 Per Hour Length of Work Year 9 months Employment Type Full and Part Time Job Description / Essential Elements:Under general administrative direction and technical direction of medical personnel, to perform medical treatments and procedures necessary in providing specialized physi... more details
Special Education Health Assistant at Bellflower Unified School District
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
3/7/2024
Contact
Esther Bryant
562-866-9011 2122
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$23.31 -
$28.33
Per Hour
Length of Work Year
9 months
Employment Type
Full and Part Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:Print
Under general administrative direction and technical direction of medical personnel, to perform medical treatments and procedures necessary in providing specialized physical health care services to pupils with exceptional needs; to act as a health assistant to a teacher performing assigned tasks. May be assigned to pupil(s) ages 3 to 22 years old. Under direction of assigned teacher, provides individualized instructions by matching instruction to needs of each pupil; works cooperatively with others in providing specialized physical health care services and performing standardized procedures in compliance with legal requirements, rules, and regulations. May perform one or more of the following procedures as they pertain to the individual pupil after receiving appropriate training; suctioning, when needed to clear air passages, including care of suction machine and attachments, tracheotomy tube and skin around intuition; tube replacement; gastrostomy tube feeding, including care of gastrostomy tube, equipment, and skin around intution; catheterization and care of supplies and equipment; colostomy, ileostomy care, and care of supplies, adjuncts and equipment; oxygen administration and proper use and care of equipment, including monitoring of flow control oxygen level; emergency care as needed including cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until paramedics or other medical assistance is available. Under direction and with assistance, established and maintains daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures, which may include administration of medication; updates and maintains medical records. Accompany or assist pupils to and from school bus or other transportation and in moving to and from activities on school site or campus; rides with pupils on the bus, which transports the pupils to and from school to monitor health issues; accompany and assist assigned teacher during the transporting and instructing of pupils in off campus or community based settings to monitor health issues. Assist teacher in implementing the division course of study through individual and group instructions as programs needs dictate. Assist with lifting of pupils in and out of wheelchairs, braces, and other orthopedic equipment. Assist staff member in positioning pupils in rendering various forms of personal care such as toileting and diapering; and administer first aid as needed. May perform incidental clerical tasks in support of proper documentation of student information.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent plus two (2) years paid or verifiable volunteer experience providing related health care services. Preference will be given with verifiable college units in nursing or other appropriate health-related fields.
Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, first aid methods and procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, and operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques. The ability to administer first aid and respond effectively and appropriately to emergency and/or hazardous conditions. Maintain patience and tact in working with children with special physical/emotional needs; recognize the need to provide for personal privacy and dignity of the pupil. Assist with maintaining, on district-approved form(s), accurate daily written documentation of specific services performed.
Licenses/ Other: Must possess a valid First Aid and CPR certificates (required prior to final selection interview). A valid California driver’s license, with a driving record acceptable to the District for insurance purposes. Must provide the district with DMV report as proof of an acceptable driving record prior to employment with the district. Employees in some of these positions may be required to assist students to and from home, and other various locations. Employees in this position may be required to receive special training to perform various types of service such as but not limited to oxygen administration; catheterization care; suctioning to clear air passages; gastrostomy tube feeding; and colostomy care.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.
Comments and Other Information
All offers of employment are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/conviction clearance, physical examination including drug screening, and a test for tuberculosis by a district approved physician.
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