Attendant for Handicapped Students 11665

Make a meaningful difference every day in the lives of our students, helping them to overcome daily challenges. You’ll be the cornerstone of their academic success, assisting them with activities, movements, and ensuring their well-being and safety. If you have a big heart and a desire to make a positive impact in education, this position is yours Percentage of task: 88.0953% THE POSITION The main role is to provide essential day-to-day support, encouraging the disabled student's active participation in school activities. The employee plays a crucial role in helping the student move around, looking after his or her well-being, hygiene, and safety, in accordance with the guidelines of an established intervention plan. THE RESPONSIBILITIES Assist student with mobility, including wheelchair manipulation and posture changes. Assist with eating, drinking, dressing/undressing, and maintaining personal hygiene. Ensure the student's safety, from arrival to departure. Support teaching staff in communicating basic notions of cleanliness and autonomy. Handle educational materials and facilitate participation in educational activities, considering the student's strengths and challenges. Accompany students during physical rehabilitation sessions, relaxation activities and sensory stimulation. Supervise and accompany students during leisure, recreation, and various special activities. Administrate prescribed medication and provide first aid if needed. Maintain cleanliness and disinfect equipment and areas used by students. Schooling and experience Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies in Assistance in Health Care Establishments, a Secondary School Diploma or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority and have one (1) year of pertinent experience in those areas requiring self-discipline, general concepts in psychology and human relations skills. Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written), knowledge of French an asset. Other requirements Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of: 1. a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration; 2. a refresher course of a minimum six (6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in paragraph 1.

Location: Québec City, CA

Posted Date: 11/15/2024