Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant2026 - 2027 School Year Job Description/Summary: See attached Compensation: Level 11: $20.32 per hour, entry-level position for new NUG members with benefits. 6.5 Hours Daily, Monday - Friday; Student attendance days Qualifications: 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 Employment Application Process: Apply Online Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and selected by the hiring supervisor Disclaimer: 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.Job PurposeUnder 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, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of schools, policies and proceduresEvidence of strong commitment to quality educationEvidence of strong organizational skillsEvidence of strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and others) to enhance performanceAbility to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectationsAbility to lift 100 poundsAbility to provide safe transfer of studentsEducation and ExperienceMinimum 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 institutionHolds and maintains current CPR/AED certificationDuties and ResponsibilitiesTo assist with student health and hygiene needs as required, including administering basic first aid, diapering, toileting, dressing and feedingTo work in conjunction with district nursing staffTo maintain confidentiality of student records and assist with health compliancyTo accompany students in the community settingTo communicate and interact with building staff on a professional level to discuss student health status and/or special needsTo attend staff, team and/or IEP meetings as neededTo perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendentDisclaimer: 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. Page 1 of 1