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Blair Community Schools

Preschool Health Aide

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$39,174 / year median in Nebraska

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Blair Community Schools currently has a health aide position available at South Early Childhood Center. This is a 9-month, 38-hour/week position.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED Prior experience with physically/medically challenged children is preferred Good working knowledge of computer applications Equivalent combination of education/training/experience Positive, caring manner with children Ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding student health Previous experience in a school setting working with children or adolescents is preferred Ability to understand limited role in providing health care to students SUMMARY Provide care and support to a student requiring urinary catheterization and tube feeding, according to the student's care plan while monitoring comfort and well-being as well as maintaining privacy, safety, and infection control standards. Defers care to the Principal, School Nurse, or other skilled health technician when situations arise that are outside of his/her scope of responsibility. Full Job Description Blair Community Schools Website