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.

CNA - School based support position