School Medical AssistantCNA

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CNA/MA)

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: School Health/Nursing Supervisor School Nurse Building Administration and/or Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Connecticut certification or registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) as applicable to the position and assigned duties.
• Current CPR certification; First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a school pediatric healthcare or special education setting.
• Ability to provide personal care health-related assistance and student support appropriate to the individuals training and qualifications.
• Ability to follow directions maintain confidentiality and work cooperatively with students families and school personnel.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant (CNA/MA) under the direction and supervision of the School Nurse provides personal care health-related assistance and support to students to promote their health safety dignity and participation in the educational environment. Responsibilities may include assisting with activities of daily living supporting routine health office operations observing and reporting student health concerns and performing assigned tasks consistent with the employees qualifications training and authorized scope of practice.

As a member of the school team the CNA/MA works collaboratively with the School Nurse educators administrators and other school personnel to support students individual health and personal care needs. The employee maintains student confidentiality follows established health and safety procedures and promotes student independence to the greatest extent possible.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides personal care and assistance to students including toileting hygiene dressing grooming feeding and other activities of daily living as assigned.
• Assists students with mobility transfers positioning and the use of adaptive equipment in accordance with established safety procedures and training.
• Supports the implementation of assigned student care procedures in accordance with the direction of the School Nurse and applicable Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other student plans.
• Assists the School Nurse with routine health office operations and assigned administrative or organizational tasks related to student health services.
• Observes students for changes in physical condition behavior or general well-being and promptly reports concerns to the School Nurse.
• Assists with routine health-related tasks appropriate to the employees qualifications training and authorized scope of practice as permitted by applicable law and district policy.
• Assists students with health and personal care needs during classroom activities meals physical education field trips transportation transitions and other school activities as assigned.
• Supports students with physical developmental or other individual needs to facilitate safe participation in the school program.
• Encourages student independence and participation in self-care activities appropriate to each students abilities.
• Assists the School Nurse with maintaining appropriate records and documentation related to assigned services and student observations as directed.
• Follows established infection-control procedures universal precautions and health and safety protocols.
• Responds appropriately to student emergencies within the employees training and promptly notifies the School Nurse or appropriate school personnel.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student health educational and personal information in accordance with applicable laws regulations and district policies.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with students parents/guardians teachers administrators and other school personnel while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Assists in maintaining a safe clean and sanitary environment in the health office and other assigned student-care areas.
• Participates in required training and staff meetings related to student care health safety emergency procedures and other assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Nurse School Health/Nursing Supervisor and/or Building Administration.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Participates in staff meetings and required training related to assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains required credentials and CPR certification applicable to the position.
• Participates in appropriate continuing education and professional development activities.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable district procedures infection-control practices student safety protocols and confidentiality requirements.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical abilities and other conditions of employment listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the physical abilities and other conditions that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public Schools encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation to contact the Personnel Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position may require reaching lifting standing walking carrying bending stooping kneeling crouching sitting and/or crawling.
• Must be able to assist students with personal care mobility positioning and transfers in accordance with established safety procedures and training.
• May be required to assist with lifting and transferring students including students weighing more than 50 pounds using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques.
• May be required to move classroom materials adaptive equipment and other supplies.
• May experience occasional exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather while assisting students during outdoor activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month non-union position 6.5 hours/day (plus .5 unpaid lunch)

BENEFITS: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include health dental and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid leave including sick vacation and personal leave as applicable; and other employment benefits in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements Board of Education policies and/or employment terms.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of support service personnel.

Required Experience:

Junior IC