174928 - Permanent - 6hr - Student Attendant - Georgetown Elementary

The Public Schools Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. The Public Schools Branch is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

1. POSTING OPEN TO PRESENT UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES OF CUPE LOCAL 3260.

2. POSTING OPEN TO OTHER CUPE LOCALS.

3. POSTING OPEN TO RELIEF / SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC ¿ MAY APPLY AT SAME TIME BUT WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES.

A Student Attendant is required to work under the supervision of a School Principal or designate to provide supports to students with physical challenges, health issues and/or complex medical needs. The Student Attendant attends to personal medical, and/or physical care needs of students, some of whom have cognitive challenges as well. A willingness to work collaboratively with a support team consisting of parents and both education and medical professionals is an important and necessary component of this position.

Specific Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Providing personal/physical/medical care of students;
• Feeding, dressing and undressing, toileting, daily hygiene, diabetic procedures and monitoring, responding to and monitoring of health conditions;
• Assisting with student mobility and physical exercises;
• Lifting and transferring students;
• Supporting students in their participation in activities in the school and community;
• Promoting a healthy and safe environment.

Qualifications must include:

• Grade 12 or GED equivalent and successful Completion of a recognized Resident Care Worker course;
• Current First Aid and CPR training;
• Demonstrated ability and/or training working with children with physical, intellectual, and medical challenges;
• Good physical condition and the ability to lift and transfer student;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to read instructions and write/document clearly and appropriately;
• Physical ability to implement strategies;
• Experience working in early childhood education would be considered an asset;
• NVCI training is preferred.

Note: Please ensure the resume/application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided on the resume. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

An electronic resume/application using the ATS system is preferred. If not possible, please submit a resume to psb-staffing@edu.pe.ca stating the competition number. If you apply using the ATS system you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application/resume.