Paraprofessional - Health Aide

Van Buren County CSD is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional - Health Aide for the Douds Center. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Mrs. MaryDawn Schuck, Douds Center Principal, at marydawn.schuck@vbcwarriors.org or 319-293-3334.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of High School Diploma required.
2. Successful completion of criminal background and child abuse registry check at time of hire.
3. Experience working in an educational setting, ability to understand student behavior with diverse background and needs.
4. Ability to obtain required training, including but not limited to the following: state approved medication certificate, American Heart or Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification.
5. Ability to make decisions within guidelines provided.
6. Ability to use and understand basic technology and computer programs.  

Reports to: Building Principal

 Job Goal: To assist the nurse and provide help to meet the needs of children in areas including, but not limited to: health screening, nutrition, home and school related issues, wellness, health education, counseling, drug and alcohol abuse, and human growth and development.

 Performance Responsibilities:

1. Work as a team member with the nurse.
2. Relate effectively and appropriately with students and parents.
3. Follow school health procedures and policies.
4. Maintain health and welfare of children.
5. Administer medication and keep records.
6. Assist with health/at-risk services.
7. Receive and direct phone calls.
8. Type, file and record information.
9. Follow procedures in emergency situations.
10. Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

1. Must be capable of standing, bending, kneeling throughout the work day.
2. Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults.
3. Must be able to work with interruptions during a work shift.
4. Must be capable of working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.
5. Must be willing to come into contact with body fluids such as urine and feces, blood and nasal secretions and contagious diseases such as flu and the common cold.
6. Must be capable of using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals with appropriate care.  

Note:  The physical demands described above represent real life tasks an employee may need to perform as part of the essential functions of this job.  While the frequency may be low, the above stated physical demands may be required during the course of a daily work shift. Tasks that have physical demands that exceed the above stated limits should only be performed with sufficient manpower or material handling equipment.

Van Buren County CSD is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status, in its educational programs, services, or employment practices.