Overview
Health Paraprofessional (Elementary) Jobs in Aurora, CO at Lotus School for Excellence
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
Title: Health Paraprofessional (Elementary)
Company: Lotus School for Excellence
Location: Aurora, CO
