CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour
Location: 200 BOCES Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Position Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct health and personal care support to students under the supervision of the school nurse and in accordance with school policies. The CNA assists students with daily living activities, monitors their well-being, supports medical and mobility needs, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment. The role involves collaborating with teachers, school staff, healthcare professionals, and families to promote student health and educational success.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: Per diem shifts only

Key Duties

• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, grooming, and mobility
• Monitor and document students' health status and report concerns to the School Nurse
• Support students with medical, behavioral, or physical disabilities
• Assist with health screenings, first aid, and emergency response procedures as directed
• Accompany students during classroom activities, transportation, field trips, and school events when needed
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, school staff, and families to support student well-being
• Assist with lifting, transferring, and positioning students safely
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized health office or designated care area

Requirements

Education

• Preferred: High School Graduate or GED

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Currently certified as a Nurse Aide in New York State
• Required: Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Additional certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)

Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of prior experience in long term care (preferred)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals with special needs (highly preferred)
• Previous healthcare, school, pediatric, or caregiving experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and health practices
• Student-centered care and compassion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Observation and documentation skills
• Time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Basic computer and record-keeping skills
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies
• Physical ability to assist with lifting, standing, walking, and mobility support

Benefits
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.