Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Various Schools

Reports to:  School Nurse

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports the delivery of school health services under the supervision of a licensed school nurse. The CNA assists in providing direct care to students, maintaining a safe and healthy school environment, and supporting students’ access to learning by attending to health-related needs throughout the school day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct student care, including assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living (ADLs) according to individualized health plans.
• Support students with chronic health conditions by helping monitor symptoms and assisting with routine tasks as delegated by the school nurse.
• Carry out delegated medical procedures such as taking vital signs, assisting with medications, blood glucose monitoring, and basic first aid.
• Document health services accurately and promptly in student records following district protocols and confidentiality requirements (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Respond to student health concerns by providing basic first aid and alerting the school nurse to any changes in condition or emergencies.
• Assist with emergency preparedness by knowing student emergency plans, participating in drills, and helping implement emergency procedures.
• Support safe arrival, transitions, and dismissal for students with mobility or medical needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized health office, including restocking supplies and disinfecting equipment and surfaces.
• Collaborate with school staff to support inclusive instructional and extracurricular activities for students with medical or personal-care needs.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, and staff while maintaining confidentiality and respect.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Understanding of basic nursing care, ADL assistance, and infection control practices.
• Ability to follow written health plans and adhere to nurse delegation procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students of diverse needs.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergencies.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Physical ability to lift, transfer, and assist students as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
  
  
• Hold current certification as a certified nurse aide in Virginia
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
  
  
• Preferred:
  
  
• Experience in a school, pediatric, or community health setting.
• Training in safe lifting, mobility support, and specialized health procedures.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:

Duties are typically performed in a school clinic and other school settings such as classrooms, gym, cafeteria, and recreational areas.  Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. The job is performed under conditions of potential exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Salary : $20 - $32