Description
Job Title: Attendant, Medically Fragile
Pay Program: Support Staff, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Range 10
Work Year: Student Contact Days
Reports to: Building Leader/Registered Nurse
Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Summary
Operating under the direction of the assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and Building Leader, this position provides direct support to students with significant medical needs, requiring constant monitoring, immediate response to health changes, and specialized medical procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role combines health and personal care with support for access to education, ensuring student safety, dignity, and participation in school and community settings. The position involves working with specialized medical equipment, possible exposure to bodily fluids, and physical demands such as lifting, positioning, and transferring students, requiring flexibility and close collaboration with nurses, teachers, and staff.
Essential Responsibilities - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of responsibility, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.
| Job Responsibility Description |
1. Health and Safety Support
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2. Child-Specific Medical Skills
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3. Personal Care and Daily Living Support
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4. Access to Education Support
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5. Medical Documentation and Communication
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6. Collaboration and Team Support
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7. Other Duties
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| Student-Specific Needs |
Respiratory/Tracheostomy Support This assignment requires continuous monitoring of the student's respiratory status, which may include tracheostomy care, suctioning, and equipment oversight. Additional responsibilities may include G-tube feeding, seizure monitoring, and assistance with mobility. |
Complex Wound Care/Skin Disorder Support This assignment requires frequent wound care for a student with a complex skin disorder, including monitoring and maintaining skin integrity throughout the school day. Additional responsibilities may include medication administration, hygiene support, and assistance with daily living activities. |
Seizure Monitoring and Medical Safety This assignment requires constant supervision of a student with a seizure disorder, including implementation of seizure protocols and administration of emergency medication as needed. Additional responsibilities may include feeding, toileting, and assistance with communication devices. |
Education and Experience
Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience working in direct health/patient care in a health care facility and/or prior experience providing delegated medical care in a school setting preferred
- Two years of experience working with students required
- Prior school district experience preferred
- One-year experience working directly with students who have significant disabilities required
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid Colorado driver's license or valid Colorado identification required
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Lift test required at time of hire
- Quality Behavior Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire
- CPR/AED Certification and general first aid training required (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- District-provided training in specialized medical procedures (e.g., G-tube feeding, suctioning, tracheostomy care, wound care, seizure protocols) required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable manner
- Commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standards
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholders
- Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department procedures
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Well-developed customer service, public relations, and interpersonal relationship building skills
- Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations
- Ability to work independently as needed with minimal direction and/or supervision
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
- Operating knowledge of and experience with office software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, scanner, fax machine, etc.
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive during medical emergencies.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail for monitoring medical status and documenting care.
- Skill in learning and using communication devices, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment.
- Physical ability to lift, position, and transfer students and operate medical or mobility equipment as needed.
Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits