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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:
Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to Supervisor Requirements High school graduate, GED or equivalent of education and training Registration or Certification as required by state law and regulation Current CPR certification Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures Basic computer skills required Current CPR Certification may be required as stipulated by state or contracting agency Additional state specific requirements: Continuing Education as required by state Preferences Pediatric and adult experience as appropriate for the patient. Other Skills/Abilities Adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times Support student(s) in using technology and adaptive devices they need to complete schoolwork, communicate, and navigate throughout the school. Demonstrate attentiveness, the ability to stay focused, and attention to detail Possess good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Physical Requirements Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English Must be able to travel to/from school/job location on a consistent and timely basis; company does not provide vehicles or transportation Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling, up to 25 pounds Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting Must be able to sit and kneel on the floor and stand up independently Must be able to climb stairs Must have visual and hearing acuity Must have strong sense of smell and touch Must be able to sufficiently reposition students and move equipment without assistance Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to safely operate equipment, including grasping and manipulating small objects Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations. This may require physical strength, agility, and ability to function under stressful circumstances to evacuate a patient, to provide physical support to the suddenly weak or disabled student, or to perform one-man CPR for a prolonged period Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment as needed Environment Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.