C.N.A./Paraprofessional, Benhaven Academy - Benhaven Inc

Benhaven Academy is looking for well-qualified C.N.A./Paraprofessional to work in the public schools!

$22.75/hour, 35 hours,  Monday-Friday

Benhaven Academy is looking to hire a full-time 35 hour a week, 12-month non-exempt position. The C.N.A/Paraprofessional works under the direction of the Special Education Teacher, School Nurse and Physical Therapist in a public-school setting. The C.N.A./Paraprofessional is directly responsible for providing support to students with an autism spectrum disorder and/or other disabilities.

The following duties are assigned to this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Perform direct student care, such as personal care, activities of daily living which may include toileting, incontinence care and feeding.
• Clinical skills are necessary to perform objectives in the individual student care plan.
• Collaborate with Special Education Teacher, School Nurse & Therapists to follow orders. Such as exercises, lifting, stretching, etc. as trained.
• Follow nurse’s orders, changes, updates as provided by outside medical providers.
• Required to complete detailed documentation of medical information daily.

License/Certifications:

• C.N.A. Certification, Required (in good standing)

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a variety of background checks
• 1-year Tube Feeding Experience, Required
• Must pay attention to detail
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Strong belief in non-aversive behavior methodology
• Flexibility to think on their feet
• Positive and professional attitude is a must
• Work cooperatively and effectively with various interdisciplinary service providers within a public-school setting
• Must be willing to work as part of a team

Employee Incentives: 

•  Anthem Medical & Dental Insurance (after 60 days of employment)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Dependent Care Account
• Long-term Disability (employer paid)
• Term-Life Insurance (employer paid)
• Voluntary LifeVacation (accrued)Sick days (accrued)
• 3 Personal Days (prorated)
• 8 Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Discounts (Tickets-At-Work, Verizon, Alliance college discounts, etc.)
• Employee Referral Program
• Mutual of America 403b & 401a

Benhaven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.