Nursing Assistant - Plymouth
196 South Meadow Road, Plymouth MA
South Shore Community Action Council – a private non-profit in Plymouth, providing multi-level program support on the South Shore, Cape and Islands, and Wareham. South Shore Early Education and Care seeks a full-time Nursing Assistant at the Plymouth location. All company benefits apply, no nights, no weekends.
POSITION: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Core Responsibilities:
Assist program nurse with the measuring and recording of vital signs. Report health information to program nurse both accurately, and timely. Maintain health records of students. Data entry of child health documentation into software programs. Perform basic first aid/clinical skills under the direction of the program nurse. Provide adjunct care and defer care to the school nurse or director when out of CNA scope. Daily health checks of children, following up on any medical issues or concerns that may arise. Participate in all required Head Start health screenings (hearing, vision, nutrition) and maintain current physical & dental exam records for each child. Collaborate with other program nurses to provide high quality health, oral health, mental health and nutritional services that are developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate and that will support each child’s growth and school readiness.
Core Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Valid MA Certified Nursing Assistant.
1-2 years’ experience working in healthcare, preferably the pediatric or school setting, interns work and volunteer hours accepted.
Excellent computer skills. BI-lingual (Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish) preferred although not required.
All candidates must have a current medical certificate, current MMR Documentation, current TB test, statements of CORI/DCF Background check and fingerprinting, an employment application (available on SSCAC website) prior to beginning employment.
**_Minimum Requirements at employment:_**
· Must be at least 18 years of age to apply
· Must be able to speak and understand English
· Valid MA state driver’s license
· References will be required upon hire
· Date of posting-6/4/25, deadline to apply 6/13/25, or until a suitable candidate is found.
Retention Bonus:
Competitive Pay, commensurate with education, licenses, and experience. Excellent employee benefit package and teamwork environment. Employee Retention bonus $1000 (taxable) incentive available after 90 successful consecutive days employment.
SSCAC, Inc. is an EEO/ADA Employer | Promoting Diversity in the Workplace
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and job application online. In-house candidates must apply with a minimum of a cover letter & resume.
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SSCAC, Inc.
Human Resources
71 Obery Street
Plymouth MA 02360
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