Health Care Aide/Educational Assistant
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Health Care Aide/Educational Assistant will be reporting to the School’s Resource Coordinator the successful applicants will provide assistance to both teachers and students in their assigned classrooms and courses. The Health Care Aide/Educational Assistant (HCA/EA) provides and coordinates individualized care and resources to students.
DUTIES:
- Provide direct instructions and support to students,
- Prepares material and equipment as required,
- Assists with activities reinforcing the individual and programs,
- Assists with positive classroom management,
- Speaks and behaves in a professional manner with students, staff and parents,
- Provides a positive role model.
- Encourages student independence and works to build student self-confidence and self-esteem,
- Supervises students to ensure a safe educational environment
- Observes, collects data and documents students’ strengths, achievements, and needs as directed’
- Interacts with students in a respectful and appropriate manner to establish positive relationships that foster learning and on -task behaviour,
- Supports and assists students in daily activities,
- Provides for the elimination of bodily waste including assist with toileting,
- Maintains a safe and sanitary environment,
- Provides for student’s nutritional intake.
- Other duties within scope of the position as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have Health Care Aide Certificate from an accredited institution
- CPR/ First Aid,
- Demonstrates a compassionate, caring, and thoughtful approach to student care,
- Demonstrates ability to work with a team,
- Educational diploma is an asset
- Must be certified or eligible for certification,
- Training and knowledge of behaviour management techniques,
- Previous experience as an educational assistant or experience working with school age children is an asset,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Ability to treat students in a respectful, responsible and fair manner with due consideration to the student’s physical, social and psychological development,
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a participative environment,
- Attention to detail and the ability to write and present detailed reports,
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to all matters pertaining to students, staff and families in all verbal and written communications,
- Highly motivated and committed to student learning,
- Possess good working habits (punctuality and attendance)
- Good work ethics and ability to act as a role model to youth. As a role model for youth, it is imperative that you are living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Attention to:
Human Resource Manager
Sagkeeng Anicinabe
Box 3, Fort Alexander, MB
R0E 0P0
Résumés can be mailed to the above address, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Sagkeeng Government Office.
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Applicants must demonstrate in their résumés or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
