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he Educational Assistant III is responsible for providing care to students in accordance with established nursing standards and principles, physicians orders and administrative procedures. When not required to provide medical care, EA IIIs perform the same duties as EA I and IIs: In addition, this position provides a range of support services that help students to achieve their academic, social, physical and personal potential. Educational assistants assist students with intensive needs in five key areas, providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic support, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers, to promote engagement, participation and success in school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical practices relating to nursing care as required (oxygen monitoring, catheterization, suctioning, administration of medication, gastronomy tube feeding, etc.)
All other KSAs are as per the Educational Assistant I and II:
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges
Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents and work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and solution focused interaction in order to be responsive to students needs
Written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions
Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs