Health Paraprofessional (Elementary)

Health Paraprofessional (Elementary) Lotus School for Excellence - 2.6 Aurora, CO Job Details Full-time $34,000 - $53,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Databases Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Working with students Clerical experience Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Health Paraprofessional About Lotus School for

Excellence:

Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12, College Preparatory School with

S.T.E.A.M.

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) focus. All employees at Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) work together to create academic, social, and ethical leaders. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability for this position. However, LSE expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our students.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing health care, medications, technical procedures and first aid care to chronically and/or acutely ill and/or injured students. Maintain and compile student health records, files and database and health-related reports and documents .

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide health and first aid care to sick and/or injured students. Duties include triage, determining the severity of the illness/injury, communicating with the school registered nurse and parents as needed. Complete Student Accident Report, call 911 if necessary, monitor chronically ill students, practice Standard Precautions to prevent the exposure of self and others to diseases, disposing properly of body fluids. Perform technical procedures as necessary and delegated by the school Registered Nurse. (e.g., diabetes management skills, g-tube feedings, catheterization, etc.). Occasionally assist students in and out of wheel chairs for positioning, diaper changing and toileting while practicing proper body mechanics . Perform clerical and secretarial duties as necessary. Maintain all student immunization files and ensure all students have an age or grade appropriate Certificate of Immunization. Prepare needed immunization plans and track students who are in the process of becoming up-to-date with immunizations. Document care, student parent and staff communications, and treatments provided to and related to each student in the electronic health file and/or his/her individual health file as directed by Health Services documentation guidelines. Administer medications and log into daily medication records, notify parents/caregiver when medications are running low and ensure paperwork is properly maintained and on file for each student receiving medication. Maintain student health files, documents and reports Maintain a clean, hygienic, orderly, and appropriately stocked health office, including inventorying and ordering supplies. . Act as school child abuse representative and assist with reporting suspected child abuse Communicate with School Nurse regarding all student health-related issues in an appropriate and timely fashion. Coordinate, participate, and perform vision and hearing screenings for students each year. Make vision referrals for appropriate students and track student follow-up care. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain constant and consistent communication with parents regarding medications, injuries, immunization status. Attend district-provided trainings and professional development as directed.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred. Must complete training for medication administration, CPR, and First Aid within 1 month of hire.

EXPERIENCE

: No experience required. Knowledge of basic healthcare and some previous office work preferred

SKILLS /KNOWLEDGE

Interpersonal communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi task as evident by detailed and accurate reporting. Ability to work with students with varied health problems and to demonstrate appropriate judgment of health room management after training. Operating knowledge of and experience with computers and general office equipment. Willingness to learn and assist with delegated duties as necessary.

CERTIFICATES/ LICENSES

CPR and First Aid certifications required within 1 month after hire and renew every 2 years. Medication Administration Training required every 3 years. Child Care Immunization class required annually. Annual Standard Precautions training

SUPERVISION/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job is responsible for supervising the behavior and safety of students while in the health office and in the school office. Acts as a resource for individuals throughout the school by providing care to sick and injured students; by providing data and reports regarding student health, immunizations, attendance, and by providing assistance in the school office

SAFETY/HEALTH

High exposure to self to disease due to caring for sick and injured students and to repetitive motion injuries due to keyboarding and filing. May also expose others to disease or further injury if a person in this position fails to properly handle or dispose of body fluids or administer proper and timely care to sick or injured students

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Condition of Employment LSE requires vaccination against

COVID-19

for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

Reports to:

School Nurse Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$34,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:

Aurora, CO:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred) paraprofessional: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$34,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Aurora, CO 80012: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person