School Support Staff/Nurse Assistant
The CNA will interact directly with students, assisting with daily living skills. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between students and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Help students with daily living skills as needed.
- Assist special eduction instructors with
- Assist the teachers, and other staff as needed.
- Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information.
- High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations effectively.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the principles of medical office protocol.
- Knowledge of the principles of confidential medical files, records and database management.
- Knowledge of the principles of customer service practices.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and peripherals.
- Skill in assessing, monitoring and providing First Aid, breathing and emergency treatments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course, A High School Diploma or GED, AND two (2) years of medical office, nursing assistant or closely related experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check
- Must have at the time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
- Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aide, CPR, and other certifications specific to assignment within one year of hire.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals and fumes.
- May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
