Support Staff/Health Aide
Date Posted:
12/12/2023
Location:
Steger Intermediate Center
Date Available:
ASAP
District:
Steger School District 194 - website
Certified Nursing Assistant
JOB SUMMARY:
The Certified Nursing Assistant will work directly with students under the supervision of the district nurse to attend to students' immediate medical needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
- Building Principal
- District RN
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of state-approved training as:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Possess valid driver's license
- Previous experience as a custodian in an educational environment preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Basic medical knowledge and techniques
- Recording of vital signs, including respiration, body temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Changing dressings
- Maintaining patient safety and personal hygiene
- Providing personal care based on students' individual needs
- Caring for multiple students in school
- Providing empathy and compassion
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
- Constant hand-eye, mind-eye coordination.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, bending, lifting, and stooping required.
- Occasional travel to various school locations required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature and noise are relatively nonexistent
- Work is performed in an environment where health hazards may occur
- Occasional need for work outside the normal hours/days
LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:
Current state certification in the appropriate specialty
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 178 days per year
- 7 hours per day
- Twelve sick days per year
- Four personal days per year
- Vacation days as stated in Policy 5:330
- At-will position
- FLSA Non-Exempt
- Starting hourly wage: $15/hour
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
- Two evaluations will be conducted during the first year of employment (45 and 90 days).
- After the probationary period, evaluations will be completed in accordance with administrative procedures.