Nursing Assistant

CAREERS THAT MATTER

Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Full-Time | Plymouth, MA | 35 Hours/Week | No Nights or Weekends

Make a difference in the health and well-being of children every day.

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. (SSCAC) is a private, nonprofit organization providing essential services and support to individuals and families throughout the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands, and Wareham. South Shore Early Education and Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Plymouth location.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a CNA who enjoys working with children and wants to use their healthcare skills in a supportive school-based environment.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Full-time, year-round position
• 35 hours per week
• 52 weeks per year
• No nights
• No weekends
• Excellent employee benefits package
• Competitive pay based on education, certification, and experience
• Supportive teamwork environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced program nurses and early childhood education professionals
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on children's health, development, and school readiness

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Nursing Assistant, you'll work closely with our program nurse and education team to support the health and well-being of the children in our program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the program nurse with measuring and recording children's vital signs
• Accurately and promptly report health information and concerns to the program nurse
• Conduct daily health checks and follow up on medical issues or concerns
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records
• Enter child health documentation into electronic software systems
• Perform basic first aid and clinical skills under the direction of the program nurse
• Provide appropriate adjunct care and refer care to the school nurse or director when outside the CNA scope of practice
• Participate in required Head Start health screenings, including hearing,vision, and nutrition screenings
• Help maintain current physical and dental examination records for each child
• Collaborate with program nurses and other team members to provide high-quality health, oral health, mental health, and nutritional services
• Help ensure services are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and support each child's growth and school readiness

Every day, you'll play an important role in helping children feel healthy, safe, supported, and ready to learn.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Strong tech skills; computer/data-entry skills
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred:

• 1–2 years of healthcare experience
• Pediatric or school-based healthcare experience is a plus
• Internship, clinical, work-study, and volunteer experience may be considered
• Portuguese, Arabic, or Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required

We're looking for someone who is caring, organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a collaborative team. Pay is commensurate with experience, education, range is $21/hr. to $24./hr.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Prior to beginning employment, candidates must provide/complete all required documentation and screenings, including:

• Current medical certificate
• Current MMR documentation
• Current TB test
• CORI/DCF background checks during the hiring process
• Required fingerprinting
• Employment application
• Professional references upon hire

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you're a CNA looking for a rewarding position where you can combine your healthcare skills with a passion for helping children, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Today

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and employment application online or by mail.

Online Application:
www.sscac.org or [email protected]

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
71 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360/ [email protected]

Date Posted: September 11, 2026
Application Deadline**:** September 23, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found

Competitive Pay Excellent Benefits No Nights No Weekends Teamwork Environment, Work/Life Balance

SSCAC, Inc. is an EEO/ADA Employer | Promoting Teamwork in the Workplace

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person