Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center, Columbia Central School Supervisor: Director of Student Services FLSA Status: Non-exempt Union/Non-Union: Non-Union $18/hour Benefits for Full Time

Job Summary: The certified nursing assistant will work directly with students under the supervision of the district nurse to attend to students' immediate medical needs.

Essential Functions

• Basic medical knowledge and techniques
• Recording of vital signs, including respiration, body temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
• Changing dressings
• Maintaining patient safety and personal hygiene
• Providing personal care based on students' individual needs
• Caring for multiple students in school
• Providing empathy and compassion
• Maintaining all required health and medical records
• Assist District RN with the registration of new students
• Assists District RN with hearing and vision screenings
• Maintaining confidentiality surrounding all student health records

Additional Responsibilities

Additional tasks as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Building Principal District Registered Nurse Director of Student Services

Physical Activity

The role requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Occasional travel to various school locations required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature and noise are relatively nonexistent Work is performed in an environment where health hazards may occur Occasional need for work outside the normal hours/days

Licenses/Credential

Completion of state-approved training as: Certified Nursing Assistant Possess valid driver's license Previous experience as a CNA in an educational environment preferred

Terms of Employment

181 days per year 7 hours per day 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Twelve paid sick days Four paid personal days Yearly vacation days as stated in Policy 5:330. Salary and insurance as negotiated

Evaluation

The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel by the Director of Student Services