Para Professional in Lawrence, KS

Step into a meaningful role providing compassionate support to a student who is newly diagnosed with diabetes. This contract opportunity, starting as soon as possible and continuing through May 2027, centers on delivering attentive one-on-one care within an educational setting. Working weekday shifts from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the well-being and inclusion of a student navigating daily health needs.

What you bring:
• Experience as a Paraprofessional or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), preferably in a school or pediatric care environment
• Understanding of diabetes care, including blood glucose monitoring and carbohydrate counting
• Ability to recognize and quickly respond to symptoms of high or low blood sugar
• Strong organizational skills to accurately record intake and health data
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with nurses, teachers, and staff
• Sensitivity and discretion in maintaining confidentiality (FERPA compliance)
• Willingness to learn new protocols and complete delegated tasks as assigned by a supervising Registered Nurse

Your daily impact:
• Monitor and document the student’s blood glucose levels at scheduled intervals and as needed
• Log all food intake, including meals, snacks, and carbohydrates
• Identify and respond to health changes or emergencies using established protocols
• Report concerns promptly to the supervising nurse
• Maintain detailed, confidential health records
• Foster communication between the student, staff, and health professionals to support the child’s needs
• Encourage independence and self-esteem while providing attentive care
• Adapt to additional duties as directed by the nurse

If you are dedicated, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in a student’s educational journey, apply now to support a child’s health and help empower their school experience!