Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69

 

PARA EDUCATOR – MEDICAL SPECIALIST

(Formerly Special Needs Medical Instructional Aide)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School diploma or GED
  2. Current Certificate in the State of Arizona as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Technician, Patient Care Technician or comparable certificate/training.
  3. Current CPR/First Aid certification
  4. Effective communication skills

 

GRADE:         16

 

REPORTS TO:          RN for Special Program

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.                  Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, employees and community

2.                  Monitors student vital signs, physical and emotional condition, and reports deviations to the registered nurse.

3.                  Follows nursing care plans to meet the educational goals of the student.

4.                  Assists students with personal care including hygiene, toileting and eating.

5.                  Assists students with mobility concerns including wheelchair transfers (may include lifting).

6.                  Assists students with special medical needs, i.e., trach, feeding tubes, etc.

7.                  Implements therapy programs.

8.                  Documents care delivered to the students.

9.                  Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and understands the essential functions of the team.

10.              Other job-related duties as assigned.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Nine, ten, or twelve-month year.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

 

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:  Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation.  The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

 

ISSUED:  7/1/03; 12/5/05