Health Resource Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with medically challenged population.
• Personal or health-related experience with children with chronic health diseases is preferred.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need good physical flexibility such as ability to run, walk, lift and/or respond to other physical needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention. Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine administration; asthma and administration of inhalers, using spacers and administering nebulizer treatments; diabetes and blood glucose testing, urine ketone analysis and insulin administration via injection and insulin pump; seizures and oral, intranasal and rectal rescue medications; medication administration; other types of procedures including catheterization, gastric tube feedings, and tracheostomy suctioning; and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to accept assignment at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations depending on individual student needs as determined by the District.
• Ability to work with Epipens, blood testing, insulin injections, ports, suctioning, seizures, feeding tube, diastat, medication dispensing and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to assist with toileting and/or hygiene assistance, some physicality required.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during "down-periods" in the classroom, lunchroom, and/or office as designated by the building Principal.
• Documentation and parent contact will be required.
• Characteristics sought include: Child-centered, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.

Description:

• 7 Hours Per Day - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm - Health Resoucre Para.
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE PRE-SCREENED BY OUR DISTRICT NURSE.
• Work year based on student attendance.
• District supports promotion of internal candidates. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted.
• Application deadline for internal UPPA candidates: December 2, 2024. External Applicants: open until filled
• Applicants must complete the online application at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials, and letters of recommendation to your online application.