Education Assistant/LNA

CEDARCREST INC • Keene, NH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cedarcrest is seeking an Education Assistant/Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to join their team. This role involves supporting children and young adults in their learning and daily activities, combining educational support with hands-on care. The position requires collaboration with teachers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals to foster a safe and supportive environment. The Education Assistant/LNA will help students achieve their individual learning goals, manage medical needs, and improve their overall well-being.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure required, or willingness to enroll in the next available LNA course offered through Cedarcrest.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an associate degree program, preferably in Education, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Occupational Therapist Assistant, or two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Paraprofessional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the classroom teacher in implementing the educational program and individual student programs.
• Assists students in participating in group activities and monitors their responses to programming.
• Assists students with oral motor, mealtime, and snack routines, as well as personal care.
• Lifts, transfers, and positions children according to facility guidelines.
• Assists in implementing recommendations from related service providers.
• Participates in classroom field trips and community outings.
• Helps maintain a positive and safe classroom environment.
• May be asked to serve as a substitute teacher.
• Submits to a driver’s background check when required to drive company vehicles.
• Provides instructional and care support across multiple classrooms and students, adapting to changing needs.
• Participates in classroom planning, team meetings, and departmental meetings.
• Works cooperatively with classroom, rehabilitation, and nursing staff.
• Documents and maintains all required data and progress notes, including student attendance.
• Assists in preparing classroom materials.
• Reports observations and student responses to the classroom teacher and other team members.
• Monitors students’ medical status and reports significant medical changes to the charge nurse.
• Starts and disconnects tube feedings as necessary.
• Assists with managing students’ medical needs as requested by nursing staff.
• Reports and documents splint and brace use, stander and equipment use, mealtime and snack intake, voiding, bowel elimination, temperature, seizures, and other indicators.
• Assists with and safely evacuates any student in an emergency, including during drills.
• Provides LNA coverage on the floor during assigned holidays, working every other holiday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ daily lives.
• Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Help students participate in educational activities, receive necessary care, and work toward individual goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED