School Based Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Care Options for Kids; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Discipline-specific mentor

Online community of clinicians

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a caring and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide health and personal care support to students within a school setting. This role works closely with school nurses, teachers, and staff to assist students with medical, physical, and daily living needs during the school day.

The ideal candidate has a CNA certification, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CNA, preferably in a school, pediatric, or special needs setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Compassionate and patient with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle medical or behavioral situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health information.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide health and personal care support to students within a school setting.
• Work closely with school nurses, teachers, and staff to assist students with medical, physical, and daily living needs during the school day.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Calm under pressure

Reliability and transportation

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Human Services Degree

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - School-Based

Position Summary:

We are seeking a caring and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide health and personal care support to students within a school setting. This individual will work closely with school nurses, teachers, and staff to assist students with medical, physical, and daily living needs during the school day. The ideal candidate is compassionate, attentive, and passionate about supporting students’ overall well-being in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits/Compensation:

• $15-$16.50/hour for candidates with a CNA cert.
• $20-$24/hour with a CNAcert. & Human Services degree
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Discipline-specific mentor
• Online community of clinicians

Experience/Requirements:

• Previous experience as a CNA, preferably in a school, pediatric, or special needs setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Compassionate and patient with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to handle medical or behavioral situations calmly and professionally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health information
• Reliable transportation andvalid driver’s license

Education/License/Certification:

• GED/High School Diplomarequired / Human Services Degree preferred
• Current CNA certification required
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Application Open Through 8/31/2026

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.