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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6519253

Summary\ An employee in this class provides routine health services to exceptional students as directed by professional. In addition the employee provides personal hygiene care which will include toileting/diapering. Detailed instructions are given to the employee. The employee receives direct supervision.\ \ Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, both to adults and children
• Skill level assessment
• Computer literacy
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to lift exceptional students up to 50lbs (over 50lbs involves a two-person lift)
• Skills in managing, operating, programming and/or monitoring clinical equipment and materials including assistive listening devices, augmentative commination devices, voice equipment and computer-based equipment and software
• Good health, physical stamina, fitness, and vitality
• Personal qualities associated with good human and interpersonal relations

\ Responsibilities and Requirements

• Provide assistance to students in areas of personal hygiene and nutrition, such as feeding, or toileting
• Participate in health screening of exceptional and potentially exceptional students by recording information and making simple measurements
• Provide assistance in emergencies with health impaired, wheelchair-bound or seizure-disordered students
• Maintain records of service provided
• Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students
• Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists
• Manage behavior using appropriately designed management techniques
• Arrange the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
• Manage, operate, program, and/or monitor equipment and materials

\ TEAM MEMBER

• Responsible for providing accurate documentation, communication in order to evaluate the needs of the child to immediate supervisor
• Responsible for participating in meetings with staff in order to better provide for the needs of the child and ensure a safe and healthy environment

OTHER

• Responsible for conducting duties and activities in a professional and timely manner
• Responsible for assisting the therapist/teacher/supervisor in preparation of materials (i.e., typing, copying, research)
• Responsible for performing those duties which protect the health and safety of students and employees
• Responsible for performing other duties when assigned by the therapist, teacher, or immediate supervisor

\ Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Effort
• Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, walking
• Pushing wheel chairs
• Repetitive work

\ Other Information:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check
• Position contingent upon continued grant funding