Nursing Assistant (CNA)

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a certified nursing assistant to support the school health program in Plymouth, MA. You will assist nurses with vital signs, health screenings, and maintaining student health records in a collaborative, child-centered environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus, and a strong focus on safety, development, and health education for school readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Massachusetts CNA certification must be current.
• Strong tech and 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 healthcare experience.
• Pediatric or school-based healthcare experience is a plus.
• Internship, clinical, work-study or volunteer experience may be considered.
• Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program nurse with measuring and recording children's vital signs.
• Report health information and concerns promptly to the program nurse.
• Conduct daily health checks and follow up on medical issues.
• 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 supervision.
• Provide 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.

Skills

Tech skills

Data entry

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.