Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (1)

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Connecticut is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide individualized hygiene-related support to a student. The CNA will work under supervision, ensuring personal care needs are met respectfully and safely. Candidates must hold current CNA certification and have experience working with children, preferably in educational settings. This role offers a full-time schedule from 7:35 am to 2:35 pm, Monday to Friday, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Connecticut is required.
• Experience with children in a school or pediatric setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control practices essential.
• Knowledge of hygiene care procedures and infection control practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal care instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 hygiene-related care to assigned students.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs, ensuring dignity and privacy.
• Monitor and report concerns related to student hygiene.
• Follow infection control procedures, universal precautions, and district health protocols.
• Monitor and report concerns related to the student’s hygiene needs to the School Nurse.
• Collaborate with the School Nurse, special education staff, and administration to ensure consistency with care plans.
• Document hygiene care provided as required by the School Nurse or district procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA (as applicable), and district policies.
• Participate in required training related to student hygiene, safety, and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support student hygiene and learning.

Skills

Hygiene care provision

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Maintaining confidentiality

Physical ability for hygiene tasks

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1:1 JobID: 2463

• Date Posted: 1/5/2026
• Location: Swift Middle School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 01/27/2026

Location: Swift Middle School

Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services/

Principal of Swift Middle School

Job ID: #2463

Internal Close Date: January 12, 2026

External Close Date: January 27, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides individualized, 1:1 hygiene-related support to an assigned student during the school day. Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services and the School Principal and in collaboration with special education staff, the CNA ensures the student’s personal care needs are met in a manner that promotes dignity, safety, and access to the educational environment, in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and hygiene care plan.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience working with children, preferably in a school or pediatric setting.
• Knowledge of hygiene care procedures and infection control practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal care instructions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide hygiene care in a respectful, student-centered manner.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Physical ability to assist with hygiene-related tasks, including lifting and positioning as needed.
• Ability to respond appropriately to routine hygiene-related concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 hygiene-related care to an assigned student as outlined in the student’s care plan.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs, which may include toileting, diapering, changing, handwashing, grooming, and clothing changes.
• Maintain student dignity, privacy, and respect during all hygiene-related activities.
• Follow infection control procedures, universal precautions, and district health protocols.
• Monitor and report any concerns related to the student’s hygiene needs (e.g., skin integrity, rashes, or signs of discomfort) to the School Nurse.
• Support hygiene-related transitions as needed throughout the school day, collaborate with the School Nurse, special education staff, and administration to ensure consistency and compliance with care plans.
• Document hygiene care provided as required by the School Nurse or district procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA (as applicable), and district policies.
• Participate in required training related to student hygiene, safety, and compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that directly support student hygiene, safety, and completing academic tasks/learning.

School Setting, including classrooms, restrooms, and other designated care areas.

Work Schedule and Pay

7:35am - 2:35 pm, Monday through Friday

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact [phone].

*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.

Postings current as of 1/8/2026 5:02:00 PM CST.

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