Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Needs Health Aide (SNHA)

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

STATUS: Classified – Non-Exempt

HOURS OF WORK: 7.0 hours a day, 171 days

STARTING SALARY: $18.50 hourly

The Special Needs Health Aide (SNHA) is responsible for delivering direct care (e.g., medication administration, tube feeding, toileting, etc.) to medically fragile students as directed by, and under the supervision of, the building RN in charge. The SNHA also provides behavioral and educational support to students in the student’s classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher. The SNHA follows all district and departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. This position reports to the Director of Health Services.

PRIMARY DUTIES/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.
• Other duties as assigned by the building RN or classroom teacher.

EDUCATION 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Background Clearance, TB Test