Special Education Paraprofessional Part-Time or Full-Time Year-Round
Children's Respite Care Center Inc
- Omaha, NE
- $17.00-19.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for greeting parents and guests.
- Communicates daily with parents regarding child's daily activities.
- Acknowledges the role of parents as primary caregivers by supporting their child-rearing efforts.
- Encourages parents to provide input and feedback regarding the services their child is receiving through CRCC and is a resource for information and support.
- Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and staff members.
- Is aware of each Day Health Service clients' Plan of Care (POC) assists with client care needs as outlined in the POC.
- Communicates with members of the care team to provide coordination of services between programs to meet the needs of all clients.
- Assists with activities of daily living (ADL's) of the clients on a daily basis and encourages independent care of self during the ADL's.
- Assists with personal cares of clients as outlined in the POC. Personal cares may include assistance with basic hair care, dressing, and/or oral care.
- Documents daily activities, personal care aides, and activities of daily living carried out for each client's Plan of Care on the client's individual Personal Care Aide Plan (PCAP).
- Follows accepted universal precaution practices, including, but not limited to: proper hand-washing techniques, appropriate use of non-latex gloves and the use of individualized items during diaper changes.
- Is aware of and follows all regulations set by Nebraska Child Care Licensing and Children's Day Health Services Regulations.
- Recognizes and acts against hazards to safety (i.e. small and/or sharp objects).
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
- PTO
- Holiday pay - Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
- 401k with match
- High school diploma or equivalent per childcare regulations.
- One year experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system required.
- Ability to adhere to work schedules.
- Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
- Ability to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstration signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children's Day Health Services Regulations.
- Ability to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training provided by CRCC.
- Must be able to complete annual training requirements of the Paraprofessional position (12 hours for full-time).
- Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
- Ability to read and understand written plans.
- Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
- Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and practices 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.
- Must meet agency's conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.