CNA - Glen Ellyn, IL

Pediatric Developmental Services; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team today. The CNA will provide basic care for students, follow nurse plans, and support health needs within school settings across Illinois.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the school nurse and staff to ensure safety and well-being on campus and on the bus, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for CEUs and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently certified CNA.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for students when they are injured or ill and manage chronic conditions.
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as hygiene and proper nutrition.
• Work with school staff to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the school community.
• Follow plans created by RN to monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
• If signs are noted, conduct a finger stick blood glucose check.
• Treat with orange juice via g-tube if indicated in nursing plan and medical orders.
• If student has a g-tube feeding going while on the bus, monitor the pump for kinks, occlusions, or other issues and troubleshoot as outlined in nursing plan.
• Monitor for signs of seizure activity. If student has a seizure, follow nursing plan and medical orders for student safety, timing of the seizure, and give sublingual medication if indicated.
• The person will work as student's aide on the bus and work with the school nurse.

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

CNA RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide basic care for students when they are injured ill, and manage chronic conditions.
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as hygiene and proper nutrition.
• Work with school staff to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the school community
• Follow plans created by RN to monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
• If signs are noted, conduct a finger stick blood glucose check.
• Treat with orange juice via g-tube if indicated in nursing plan and medical orders.
• If student has a g-tube feeding going while on the bus, monitor the pump for kinks, occlusions, or other issues and troubleshoot as outlined in nursing plan.
• Monitor for signs of seizure activity. If student has a seizure, follow nursing plan and medical orders for student safety, timing of the seizure, and give sublingual medication if indicated.
• The person will work as student's aide on the bus and work with the school nurse.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school nurses, psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.