Job Description

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) + Signing Bonus

Position Type: Full-time - School Year Role with Summer Opportunities

Location: Annandale or Fairfax, VA

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS Programs Schools are private special education day schools for students with behavioral health challenges, learning disabilities and other school challenges. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an environment where leaders can harness their gifts and creativity, innovate, and make meaningful contributions as professionals in a workplace that lives our values.

What the CNA does:

Working under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the CNA ensures students’ health, safety, and well-being throughout the school day by providing personal care assistance and medical support:

• Assist students with toileting, diapering, and hygiene while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Support students during meals, including feeding and monitoring for dietary needs.
• Aid with mobility, including transfers, positioning, and using assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, braces, etc.).
• Administer medications as directed.
• Assist with hydration, dressing, and comfort measures.
• Provide support for medical procedures (e.g., gastrostomy or tracheostomy care) as trained and required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and staff to integrate personal care into education plans.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and help students manage emotions effectively.
• Maintain a structured routine for personal care activities to provide consistency and comfort.
• Provide updates on students’ personal care progress to families and staff.
• Ensure smooth coordination between home and school routines.

What the CNA brings to the team:

• CNA certification from a state-recognized program
• CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to safely lift and assist students (up to 50 lbs.)
• Strong collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, and confidentiality requirements
• Experience in pediatric, school, or special education settings, preferred

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