Kristi Steck
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Dedicated School Health Aide with a strong focus on student well-being, communication, and collaboration. Committed to developing individualized health plans and fostering a safe, healthy environment for all students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Health Aide
Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383
Manhattan, Kansas
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized health plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and healthcare providers.
- Educated students on health topics and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Monitored student medication administration and maintained accurate records.
- Supported emergency response efforts during health-related incidents at school.
- Collaborated with school staff to promote a safe and healthy environment.
- Monitored immunization compliance for all enrolled students.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on best practices for providing quality healthcare services.
- Assisted nurses with administering medication dosages at designated times throughout the day.
- Counseled students regarding personal hygiene habits such as handwashing, teeth brushing.
- Educated students on proper nutrition and exercise habits to maintain healthy lifestyles.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and healthcare providers regarding student's health needs.
- Documented health records accurately and efficiently in accordance with state regulations.
- Administered first aid treatments for minor injuries or illnesses during school hours.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving students or faculty within the school setting.
- Maintained confidentiality of student information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks such as sanitizing surfaces and stocking supplies within the school clinic area.
- Collaborated with school counselors on mental health issues impacting student performance.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
Life Skills Paraprofessional - Special Education
Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383
Manhattan, KS
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Facilitated life skills training sessions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with educators to develop personalized learning plans for students.
- Assisted clients in mastering daily living tasks and social interactions.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted strategies as needed for improvement.
- Supported behavioral interventions in alignment with individual care plans.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social skills development.
- Communicated effectively with families to update on client achievements and needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and training sessions.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Informed instructor about urgent student behavior issues to facilitate timely intervention.
- Demonstrated effective communication techniques with clients, family members, guardians, and other professionals involved in the care of the individual.
- Supervised daily activities of assigned clients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress towards goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure quality care is provided to all clients.
- Facilitated social skill development activities for groups of clients.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to deescalate situations.
- Monitored medication administration according to physician orders.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05-2012
Timeline
School Health Aide
Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383
08.2022 - Current
Life Skills Paraprofessional - Special Education
Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383
08.2015 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Seward County Community College