Special Needs Health Aide

4 weeks ago


Olathe, Kansas, United States Olathe Public Schools Full time
Job Title: Special Needs Health Aide

The Olathe Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Health Aide to join our team at Countryside Elementary School.

Job Summary:

The Special Needs Health Aide will provide direct care to medically fragile students, administer medications, and assist with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare and be able to work effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist the school nurse and classroom teacher in the daily care of students with special healthcare needs.
  • Administer medications, tube feedings, and other nursing tasks/procedures as assigned and delegated.
  • Assist students with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, toileting assistance).
  • Assist students with classroom activities.
  • Communicate with administrators, staff, and parents.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work environment.
  • Assist with documentation and record keeping.
Requirements:
  • Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) or equivalent.
  • BLS or Heart-Saver CPR/AED and First Aid (First Aid and CPR certification will be provided by the district if not obtained before hire).
  • High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Basic typing/computer skills, or the willingness to learn.
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
  • Desire to work with children, parents, staff members.
  • Ability to problem solve, evaluate, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Flexibility and willingness to be part of the healthcare team.
  • Role model for healthy behaviors and good personal hygiene.
  • Accepting of others and non-confrontational in working with students, staff, and community.
  • Respectful of confidentiality and child protection laws.
  • Self-starter.
Working Conditions:

The position requires the performance of medium work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects including lifting materials and equipment.

The position requires close visual acuity to perform functions such as but not limited to reading, computer work and data analysis.

This position generally involves viewing a computer screen about 50 percent of the time.

The position includes frequent lifting, standing, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, climbing, balancing, walking, talking, hearing, grasping and repetitive motion, occasional reaching, feeling, stooping, kneeling, standing, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.

The job is performed in generally hazard-free environment and a clean atmosphere.



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