Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistant

Job Title

Core Responsibilities

• Blood Glucose Monitoring:
  Assisting with or performing routine fingerstick blood glucose checks using a glucometer, and accurately recording the results.
• Vital Signs:
  Measuring and logging vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration).
• Meal & Nutrition Assistance:
  Helping students adhere to dietary guidelines as planned(e.g., carbohydrate counting, making sure they eat regular meals/snacks, and documenting exact food/liquid intake)
• Symptom Observation: Monitoring for and instantly reporting signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar, such as sweating or shakiness) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar, such as extreme thirst or fruity-smelling breath).
• Emergency Response:
  Depending on facility-specific training, this can include administering emergency treatments like Glucagon, and calling emergency services or the supervising nurse when necessary
• Nursing Assistance as directed by the supervising nurse.
• Record Keeping as directed by the supervising nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidential information
• Position will be reevaluated each year for continued need