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Per Diem Substitute Child Care Worker (Certified CNA)

Employer
Providence School District
Location
Providence, RI, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Child Care Worker

Date Posted:
2/24/2021

Location:
Human Resources

Closing Date:
03/12/2021

Job Description: The Child Care Worker will be responsible for all health and hygiene issues described below and work cooperatively with the other service providers and the School Nurse/Teachers.

Roles & Responsibilities: The duties of the Child Care Worker (CCW) encompass a broad spectrum and include but are not limited to the following:
  1. Prepare all specialized equipment, e.g. walkers, helmets, braces, etc. for use by all pupils each day; securing at the close of school day.Assisting children to and from transportation vehicles (especially those that are medically fragile).Assist medically fragile students, in their daily movement, whenever necessary, especially during fire drills, emergencies, changing classes, etc.Provide follow up activities as supervised by the Physical or Occupational Therapists.To assist the school Nurse/Teacher with maintenance regarding correspondence whenever necessary.Will give personal care when needed, in toileting/changing diapers, personal hygiene, and clothing changes, whenever necessary.To take temperature (axillary/orally/rectally) pulse and respiration whenever necessary.Meets safety needs of students by providing necessary assistance to prevent injuries and use of equipment properly, such as walkers, wheelchairs, etc.Emptying, cleaning, and changing of the urinary bags.Assist the students to the bathroom facilities.To instruct students in proper hygiene techniques.Participates in field trips whenever directed.To assume other responsibilities at the direction of the Nurse/Health Administrator.The Child Care Worker will monitor the gastrointestinal feeding tube while it is running and is responsible for closing the valve if the student experiences any symptoms of gastric reflux or gastrointestinal distress, and will immediately notify the School Nurse/Teacher.The Child Care Worker will inform the School Nurse Teacher when a student is required to take any medications. THE CHILD CARE WORKER IS NOT PERMITTED TO DISBURSE ANY MEDICATIONS TO ANY STUDENT.The Child Care Worker will report any medical problems/changes of the students to the School Nurse/Teacher immediately.At the discretion of the building principal and the School Nurse/Teacher, the Child Care Worker will assist with other students as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
  1. Successful experience working with medically fragile students.Successful experience working with teachers and parents of medically fragile students.Certificate required by the State Department of Education. (RI STATE CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT)

Must complete all compliance videos prior to first day of work

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.

Company

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
4017147231
Location
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States

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