Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Under the supervision of the Health Services Coordinator, the Certified Nursing Assistant is to assist professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate care by performing tasks (both direct and indirect), using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques.

Knowledge of schools, policies and procedures

Evidence of strong commitment to quality education

Evidence of strong organizational skills

Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and others) to enhance performance

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Ability to provide safe transfer of students

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED and a graduate of an Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant Program or Certified Medical Assistant Program from an accredited educational institution

Holds and maintains current CPR/AED certification

To assist with student health and hygiene needs as required, including administering basic first aid, diapering, toileting, dressing and feeding

To work in conjunction with district nursing staff

To maintain confidentiality of student records and assist with health compliancy

To accompany students in the community setting

To communicate and interact with building staff on a professional level to discuss student health status and/or special needs

To attend staff, team and/or IEP meetings as needed

To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.