Personal Care Assistant, Developmental Preschool

Position Title:             Personal Care Assistant Preschool                 Location:                   Smoketree Preschool Elementary
Reports To:                Classroom Teacher/Principal                          Supervises:                None
Classification:            Support                                                           Status:                        Full-time
FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt                                                   Benefit Eligible:            Yes
Work Year:                 199 days / 10 months                                      Salary:                        See lhusd.org website

 
Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with special needs students preferred

 
Certificates and Licensure Requirements

• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• CPI Non-aversive Training.
• TB Test

 
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 the activities of the Special Services Assistant 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

 
EEOC
Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits disc