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Job description
Certified Nursing AssistantThe Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct student care and student care related activities, including, but not limited to: personal care, activities of daily living, and other clinical skills necessary to meet the objectives stated in the individual student plan of care. These require tasks and other administrative duties and responsibilities will be assigned and directed by the Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse and Classroom Teacher.CNA's may help deliver the educational component by assisting the student with hand over hand and other similar physical exercises with respect to the student(s) physical limitations in demonstrating his/her ability to perform the educational tasks as instructed by the teacher(s). CNA's assigned to a 1:1 role are primarily responsible for student safety, direct and indirect student care and should actively facilitate the student's learning.CNA's shall not do classroom coverage in the absence of the classroom teacher.Primary Functions of the Job:Maintains confidentiality of medical and educational related concerns in the school settingCollaborates with student 's school nurse, teacher and therapists to help provide the optimal educational experience for the studentDemonstrates a professional behavior when interacting with school staff, parents and studentsSelf-directed and works within the scope of the job descriptionTakes directives and follows through with a high level of student careDemonstrates effective communication with the student, supervising nurse, classroom co-workers, and others.Seeks assistance/guidance/information as neededSafely manage and operate equipmentFollows established school department policies and procedures with regard to: attendance, work hours, safetyMaintains professional dress and appearance including wearing of school issued ID and name tagsMaintains professional, courteous, helpful attitudeMaintains current CPR/First Aid and CNA certificationsAssists with her/his 1:1 assigned students participation in the swim program including entering the pool when necessary with the studentKey Responsibilities of the Job:Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions with student(s)Takes and records vital reports abnormal findingsSensitivity to student's social and mental health needsMakes observations of student's environment to ensure safety and comfort of clientPerforms basic personal care skills such as mouth care, skin care, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, and feedingUses assistive devices in ambulation, eating and dressingPerforms range of motion and positioningUnderstands student's rights and promotes independenceReports students concernsKnowledgeable or spread of disease causing microorganisms and uses policies and procedures to prevent spread of microorganismsDemonstrates ability to identify and implement safety and emergency proceduresIdentifies and demonstrates principles of body mechanicsProvides escort and transport duties as needed for student careEducational & Job Experience Requirements:High School Diploma or EquivalentCNA CertificationDocumentation of job specific training/competencyCertification in Basic Life Support (CPR/First Aid) or successful completion within 6 months or hire dateList Any Physical Requirements:No lifting, bending or twisting restrictionsMust be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs.Additional InformationThe above job description provides a general outline of the role of the Certified Nursing Assistant. It is not intended to describe every possible job function. Other duties could be assigned by Classroom Teacher."If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"
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springfield, MA, 01104, US
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