The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct student care and student care related activities including but not limited to personal care activities of daily living and other clinical skills necessary to meet the objectives stated in the individual student plan of care. These require tasks and other administrative duties and responsibilities will be assigned and directed by the Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse and Classroom Teacher.
CNAs may help deliver the educational component by assisting the student with hand over hand and other similar physical exercises with respect to the students physical limitations. In demonstrating his/her ability to perform the educational tasks as instructed by the teachers. CNAs assigned to a 11 role are primarily responsible for student safety, direct and indirect student care, and should actively facilitate the students learning.
CNAs shall not do classroom coverage in the absence of the classroom teacher.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Maintains confidentiality of medical and educational related concerns in the school setting.
Collaborates with students school nurse, teacher, and therapists to help provide the optimal educational experience for the student.
Demonstrates a professional behavior when interacting with school staff, parents, and students.
Self-directed and works within the scope of the job description.
Takes directives and follows through with a high level of student care.
Demonstrates effective communication with the student, supervising nurse, classroom co-workers, and others.
Seeks assistance, guidance, information as needed.
Safely manage and operate equipment.
Follows established school department policies and procedures with regard to attendance, work hours, safety.
Maintains professional dress and appearance, including wearing of school issued ID and name tags.
Maintains professional, courteous, helpful attitude.
Maintains current CPR, First Aid, and CNA certifications.
Assists with his/her assigned students participation in the swim program, including entering the pool when necessary with the student.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions with students.
Takes and records vital reports, abnormal findings.
Sensitivity to students social and mental health needs.
Makes observations of students environment to ensure safety and comfort of client.
Performs basic personal care skills such as mouth care, skin care, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, and feeding.
Uses assistive devices in ambulation, eating, and dressing.
Performs range of motion and positioning.
Understands students rights and promotes independence.
Reports students concerns.
Knowledgeable or spread of disease causing microorganisms and uses policies and procedures to prevent spread of microorganisms.
Demonstrates ability to identify and implement safety and emergency procedures.
Identifies and demonstrates principles of body mechanics.
Provides escort and transport duties as needed for student care.
EDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
CNA Certification.
Documentation of job specific training and competency.
Certification in Basic Life Support, CPR, First Aid or successful completion within 6 months or hire date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above job description provides a general outline of the role of the Certified Nursing Assistant. It is not intended to describe every possible job function. Other duties could be assigned by Classroom Teacher.
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About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
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In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis, and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at
molina-figueroa@springfieldpublicschools.com
.NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status, or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATIONS
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator at
titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
, the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at http://socrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, at
titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
.Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website at www.springfieldpublicschools.com.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to
titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
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