Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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.

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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.