Healthcare Professional

In partnership with St. Clairsville City Schools, the East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a Healthcare Professional to provide services to a medically fragile child.  This position requires the candidate to be licensed as either LPN or RN, or have previous experience as a special education aide.

Qualifications:

• Active LPN or RN license preferred
• Educational Aide Permit (ability to obtain upon hire)
• Background free of any criminal violations that would prohibit employment in public schools
• Prior experience working with medically fragile or special education children
• Must be able to assist students while on school transportation as required

Responsibilities:

• May provide one-on-one assistance to students while being transported to/from school via bus
• Monitors/assists students with routine medication administration
• Works with students with mobility needs and/or assistive or augmentative devices
• Follows standard safety procedures, sanitation processes, and personal hygiene rules; helps students with handwashing, hygiene, and snacks when applicable
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
• Helps student learn appropriate skills based on developmental level
• Supports an inclusive educational environment and helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed
• Assists in maintaining accurate clinical records as required
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, and professional growth opportunities as directed

Skills & Abilities:

• Performs work activities with limited supervision
• Proactively addresses student behavior; reacts to interruptions and changing classroom conditions effectively
• Uses verbal and nonverbal skills to communicate with staff and students
• Completes paperwork accurately and verifies information is correct
• Exercises self-control when dealing with difficult situations and individuals; must have strong diplomacy skills
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (i.e., mobility issues, transferring, positioning, etc.)
• May be required to successfully complete training in communicable disease, child abuse & neglect, CPR, first aide, and/or behavioral management

Additional Details:

• Start date –  October 5th
• Part-time position (M-F); Approximately 25-29 hours/week
• Interested candidates should submit a resume to Nanette McFadden, HR Director, via email – nanette.mcfadden@ecoesc.org