Clinicial Assistant Health Science Careers (Temporary) - Bellevue School District

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Clinical Assistant Health Science Careers is done for the purpose of assisting the teacher to train students to become nursing assistants.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Provide assistance to the instructor and students in the clinical/field site settings.
• Maintaining computer records and lists.
• Work with lead teacher to manage student clinical sites, including daily student clinical assignments.
• Supervise students in clinical or field site settings during the school and beyond school hours as required to support each student in meeting state required 40 training hours in approved health care sites as a nursing assistant.
• Assist instructor with teaching and reinforcement of basic skills and management of curriculum required for certification as nursing students.
• Assist in maintaining student records and student assessment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by Health Science teacher

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
• Minimum one year experience within the past three years in caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age, or both.
• Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require)

• Must hold a current Washington state license to practice as a registered or licensed practical nurse. (An application as instructional staff must be approved by the Washington State Nursing Commission. Assistance with this application can be provided by BSD staff. The Commission may deny or withdraw an instructor's approval if there is or has been any action taken against a health care license or any license held by the applicant which allows him or her to work with vulnerable populations.)
• Current Wa state LPN or RN license
• CPR and first aid certification is required.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Possesses knowledge of caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age, or both.

SKILLS: (Position requirements at entry):

• Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic medical procedures
• Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to organize activities and complete tasks
• Ability to follow and give instructions
• Ability to learn and apply a variety of health techniques and procedures
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students
• Ability to evaluate the need for and secure medical attention by trained personnel
• Ability to administer medication as directed
• Ability to handle crises effectively
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to supervise and correct student behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies, district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects..

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

CTSA salary level 4 $ 36.33/hour, 3 hours/day 12:30pm-3:30pm for an approximate 24 day assignment. This position is temporary-hourly and does not include benefits.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org

Disability Discrimination:
Karen Dejong, (425) 456-4277 or dejongk@bsd405.org

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.