Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing AssistantUnder the supervision of the school administrator, the CNA will support students by providing individualized care to meet specific health needs and help students achieve their academic and independence goals. This role involves working closely with teachers, intervention specialists, and other school staff to track student care needs and progress.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provide one-on-one or team care to students needing additional support.Assist with medical needs, which may include but are not limited to the following:Calculation of insulin doses (providing appropriate training on the student's specific method of calculation is provided)Pharmacy or prescriber-prepared hand-held inhalant medication administrationClean intermittent/non-complex bladder catheterizationStudent-specific emergency medicationsAssembly of supplies and supervision of student fingersticks for blood sugar, with appropriate training for individual student-specific needsAssist in lifting and positioning student, diapering, and feedingAssist during lunch and snack with tasks such as feeding, opening thermos/carton, navigating lunch lineRemove and attach splints/bracesObserve and document student performance and progressProvide feedback to school staff on student progress and areas needing further supportSupervise playground, offsite activities, and independent wheelchair/walker travel to ensure safety.Monitor students to develop independence in daily living skillsTransfer students to and from the busAssist in supervising during non-instructional periods such as snack time, study hall and/or lunch period, free time and/or recess, bathroom breaks, and preparation for gym, lunch, bus, etc.Remove and put on outer clothing for arrival, recess, and dismissal timesAssist in implementing behavior management programsMust know of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee HandbookMaintain confidentiality of student health informationRegular and consistent attendancePerforms other duties as assignedThe above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.Qualifications:Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Certification.In lieu of a C.N.A. or a M.A. the equivalent of 2 years of college (60 semester credits) or an Associate's degree in a medical field with experience.If not currently qualified, previous medical experience and the willingness to sign a letter of agreement, complete a C.N.A. training program and become a C.N.A. or willingness to complete an Associate's degree.A high degree of patience, ability and willingness to learn new skills and take direction.Ability to demonstrate confidentiality, ethics, technical skills, and clinical knowledge.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and the public.Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.