Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Special Programs

Mount Vernon School District 320

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

JOB POSTING

J ob Details

Posting ID

Title CNA

Description Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and

experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon

verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop

requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and

background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once / month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August.

Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs / day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities : Omni 403(b) and Deferred

Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Classified Personnel

Job Description : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

JOB POSTING

Responsible to : Director of Special & Support Services & Certificated ESA Registered Nurse (RN)

Work Year : 180 Days / 6.50 hours per day 1 year only

Under the direction of the certificated ESA RN, the building level CNA will provide student-centered health care in the educational setting. The CNA will perform nursing skills in a safe, component, therapeutic manner, including : feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, taking vital signs, administering nurse-delegated medications and treatments, activating the health emergency plan, and participating in emergency care.

Minimum Qualification :

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification
• Valid CPR / First Aid certificate
• At least 2 years CNA experience in inpatient or residential settings preferred
• Previous successful experience in education, social work or other related occupation
• preferred.
• Desire and aptitude to work with children and / or young adults with special needs is
• required.
• Knowledge and skills of computer applications used to assist with student data
• management.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team situation.
• Ability and willingness to work with a diverse student population in a culturally responsive
• manner.
• Organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with staff, supervisors and students.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to
• exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours
• specified under contract.

Position Responsibilities :

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

High School diploma

Nursing Assistant Certification

At least 2 years CNA experience in inpatient or residential settings preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification to be maintained during duration of employment

Valid First Aid and CPR training to be maintained during duration of employment Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to obtain Type II license - Is this necessary?

Language Skills :

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, students and parents.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to accurately determine medication dosage per physician prescription.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical or complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities :

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, or talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift 50 pounds

and / or push / pull up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close

vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving

mechanical parts in some vocational settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with

Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.