Springfield Public Schools - MA
One-to-One Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.)
Springfield Public Schools - MA, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
The one-to-one Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct individualized 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
CNA's may help deliver the educational component by assisting the student with hand over hand and other similar physical exercises with respect to the student(s) physical limitations
in demonstrating his/her ability to perform the educational tasks as instructed by the teacher(s). CNA's assigned to a 1:1 role are primarily responsible for student safety, direct and indirect student care and should actively facilitate the student's learning.
CNA's 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 settingCollaborates with student 's school nurse, teacher and therapists to help provide the optimal educational experience for the studentDemonstrates a professional behavior when interacting with school staff, parents and studentsSelf-directed and works within the scope of the job descriptionTakes directives and follows through with a high level of student careDemonstrates effective communicate with the student, supervising nurse, classroom co-workers. and others.Seeks assistance/guidance/information as neededSafely manage and operate equi Clean and maintain the equipmentFollows established school department policies and procedures with regard to: attendance, work hours, safetyMaintains professional dress and appearance including wearing of school issued I D and name tagsMaintains professional, courteous, helpful attitudeMaintains current CPR/First Aid and CNA certificationsAssists with her/his 1:1 assigned students participation in the swim program including entering the pool when necessary with the studentKEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:
Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions with student(s)Takes and records vital reports abnormal findingsSensitivity to student's social and mental health needsMakes observations of student's environment to ensure safety and comfort of clientPerforms basic personal care skills such as mouth care, skin care, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, and feedingUses assistive devices in ambulation, eating and dressingPerforms range of motion and positioningUnderstands student's rights and promotes independenceReports students concernsKnowledgeable or spread of disease causing microorganisms and uses policies and procedures to prevent spread of microorganismsDemonstrates ability to identify and implement safety and emergency proceduresIdentifies and demonstrates principles of body mechanicsProvides escort and transport duties as needed for student careEDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or EquivalentCNA CertificationDocumentation of job specific training/competencyCertification in Basic Life Support (CPR/First Aid) or successful completion within 6 months or hire dateLIST ANY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
No lifting, bending or twisting restrictionsMust be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four nights of stairs.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.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Reach out to Carmen Molina-Figueroa, the Human Resources Analyst, at 413-787-7100 ext. 55394, the email address is molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.
NONDISCRIMINATION 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, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based 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, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O'Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.
Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination
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
CNA's may help deliver the educational component by assisting the student with hand over hand and other similar physical exercises with respect to the student(s) physical limitations
in demonstrating his/her ability to perform the educational tasks as instructed by the teacher(s). CNA's assigned to a 1:1 role are primarily responsible for student safety, direct and indirect student care and should actively facilitate the student's learning.
CNA's 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 settingCollaborates with student 's school nurse, teacher and therapists to help provide the optimal educational experience for the studentDemonstrates a professional behavior when interacting with school staff, parents and studentsSelf-directed and works within the scope of the job descriptionTakes directives and follows through with a high level of student careDemonstrates effective communicate with the student, supervising nurse, classroom co-workers. and others.Seeks assistance/guidance/information as neededSafely manage and operate equi Clean and maintain the equipmentFollows established school department policies and procedures with regard to: attendance, work hours, safetyMaintains professional dress and appearance including wearing of school issued I D and name tagsMaintains professional, courteous, helpful attitudeMaintains current CPR/First Aid and CNA certificationsAssists with her/his 1:1 assigned students participation in the swim program including entering the pool when necessary with the studentKEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:
Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions with student(s)Takes and records vital reports abnormal findingsSensitivity to student's social and mental health needsMakes observations of student's environment to ensure safety and comfort of clientPerforms basic personal care skills such as mouth care, skin care, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, and feedingUses assistive devices in ambulation, eating and dressingPerforms range of motion and positioningUnderstands student's rights and promotes independenceReports students concernsKnowledgeable or spread of disease causing microorganisms and uses policies and procedures to prevent spread of microorganismsDemonstrates ability to identify and implement safety and emergency proceduresIdentifies and demonstrates principles of body mechanicsProvides escort and transport duties as needed for student careEDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or EquivalentCNA CertificationDocumentation of job specific training/competencyCertification in Basic Life Support (CPR/First Aid) or successful completion within 6 months or hire dateLIST ANY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
No lifting, bending or twisting restrictionsMust be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four nights of stairs.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.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Reach out to Carmen Molina-Figueroa, the Human Resources Analyst, at 413-787-7100 ext. 55394, the email address is molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.
NONDISCRIMINATION 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, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based 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, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O'Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.
Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination
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