Job Description
Job Description
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Employment Type: Part-Time
Department: Student Health Services / Special Education
Position Summary
The School District is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and student-focused Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide health and personal care support to students during the school day. The CNA will work under the direction of the school nurse and/or designated healthcare professional to help ensure students’ health, safety, comfort, and ability to participate successfully in the educational environment.
Essential Responsibilities
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Provide personal care and health-related assistance to students as directed by the school nurse or supervising healthcare professional.
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Assist students with activities of daily living, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
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Support students with disabilities and/or complex health needs in accordance with their individualized care plans.
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Monitor students and promptly report changes in health, behavior, or condition to the appropriate school personnel.
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Assist with transfers, positioning, lifting, and mobility while following proper safety procedures.
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Assist with medication-related tasks only as permitted by Idaho law, district policy, and appropriate training.
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Maintain accurate and confidential student health and care records.
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Follow student-specific healthcare plans, emergency procedures, and infection-control practices.
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Provide respectful, compassionate, and age-appropriate support while maintaining student dignity and privacy.
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Collaborate with school nurses, teachers, administrators, families, and other staff members.
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Support a safe and inclusive learning environment.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Idaho.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience working with children, students with disabilities, or individuals with special healthcare needs is preferred.
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Knowledge of basic patient care, safety, infection control, and personal hygiene practices.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
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Strong communication, patience, dependability, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, nurses, and other school personnel.
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Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including assisting students with mobility and personal care.
Work Schedule
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Part-time
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School-day schedule
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Specific hours and assignment to be determined by district needs
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School calendar and holidays apply
Work Environment
The position is based in a school setting and may involve working with students who have a variety of physical, developmental, behavioral, and medical needs. The CNA may be required to assist with personal care, lifting, positioning, and mobility throughout the school day.
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