DEPARTMENT:        Nursing

REPORTS TO:          Principal/Nursing Supervisor

FUNDING:               General Fund

SALARY:                  PARA – Union Salary Schedule

WORK SCHEDULE:  To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with

                                contract requirements).

DUTIES: 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: 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

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 setting
• Collaborates with student’s 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 communicate with the student, supervising nurse, classroom teacher, co-workers, and others.
• Seeks assistance/guidance/information as needed
• Safely manage and operate equipment. Clean and maintain the equipment
• Follows established school department policies and procedures with regard to: attendance, work hours, safety procedures.
• 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 her/him 1:1 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 student(s)
• Takes and records vital signs, reports abnormal findings
• Sensitivity to student’s emotional, social and mental health needs
• Makes observations of student’s 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 student’s rights and promotes independence
• Reports students concerns
• Knowledgeable of 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 messenger, escort and transport duties as needed for student care

EDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:                     

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• C.N.A. certification

• Documentation of job specific training/competency

• Certification in Basic Life Support/Heart Saver  (CPR/First Aid) or successful completion within 6 months of hire date

LIST ANY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• No lifting, bending or twisting restrictions. Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The above job description provides a general outline of the role of the Certified Nursing Assistant position. 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 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, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes and other sex-based conduct, 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, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes and other sex-based conduct, 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