Certified Nursing Assistant
About the job
- Current and active certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of New York.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes.
- Ability to meet the essential physical demands of the position, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching; using hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls; assisting with lifting or moving individuals of any weight with or without mechanical lifts or other equipment; pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting or moving up to 25 pounds occasionally; and implementing emergency interventions under a person’s Behavior Support Plan when needed.
- Ability and willingness to assist with medical interventions and supports, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids.
- Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention revised certification, Approved Medication Administration Personnel certification, Medical Immobilization Protective Stabilization certification, CPR certification, and First Aid certification within one year of appointment.
- Must hold or obtain and maintain other certifications required by the program assignment and the people supported, such as Diabetes Care, Tube Feeding, Catheterization, and Colostomy certifications.
- Ensure the health, wellness, and safety of the people supported by providing appropriate supervision and managing crisis situations in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and therapeutic environment.
- Implement person-centered, individualized plans and assist with personal care, activities of daily living, intimate care, personal hygiene, laundry, and housekeeping.
- Administer medication as prescribed and in accordance with applicable guidelines.
- Teach and develop skills, support person-centered advocacy, assist with communication and self-expression, resolve disputes, and facilitate ethical decision making.
- Supervise or plan and prepare balanced meals and snacks in accordance with individual dietary restrictions, modified diets, and liquid consistencies.
- Transport and escort individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, and other destinations.
- Assist people with purchases and safeguard personal allowance funds and other provided funds.
- Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and with appropriate training, provide additional supports for individuals with complex medical needs identified in their plans of nursing service and other support plans.
- Assist with transfers, turns, and lifts to or from beds, wheelchairs, prescribed equipment such as Hoyer lifts, or agency vehicles using appropriate body mechanics and safe person-handling procedures.
- Gather and stock medical supplies.
- Measure and document food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output, and report changes to medical providers or nursing staff.
- Check vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Schedule and follow up on appointments in coordination with the Health Care Specialist and appropriate nursing staff.
- Perform catheter care.
- Assist with ostomy care, including colostomy and ileostomy care.
- Provide enteral nutrition, including tube feedings.
- Provide wound care according to medical provider orders.
- Clean rooms and bed linens and handle or dispose of sharps, bodily waste, and fluids in accordance with OSHA guidelines and the Exposure Control Plan.
- Collect, record, and summarize data on individuals’ observable behavior.
- Observe and report changes in behavior and other signs or symptoms to the clinical or leadership team.
- Complete and maintain required trainings and certifications, including specialized program and position training, and apply the acquired skills.
- Review communication logs daily and enter events, progress notes, services, and other information; collect and enter data using an electronic health record.
- Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and within appropriate timeframes, including notifications, logs, incident reports, file updates, maintenance requests, phone calls, and incident tracking.
- Use foundational teaching skills, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, modifications, and progressive teaching.
- Perform additional duties of a Direct Support Professional 1 as required and demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
- Comply with Federal, State, Local, and other relevant regulatory requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Yai's Manhattan Star Academy (MSA) is a private, non-profit day school within the YAI Network that serves students aged 3 to 21 with developmental disabilities. It combines academics with therapies (occupational, physical, speech, counseling) in a Montessori-inspired, developmentally based curriculum, using small classes and sensory-friendly facilities with technology to track progress. The school includes a transition and vocational program to prepare students for life after graduation. Its differentiators are the integrated therapeutic model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental needs, and a continuous education path from early years through post-secondary readiness.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$330K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- STAR generated new adult-transition demand after its July 2025 launch.
- YAI's FY2025 filings show educational revenue reaching $51.7 million.
- MSA still advertises rolling admissions, signaling continued parent demand in Manhattan.
What critics are saying
- MSA depends on YAI for $1.05 million annual management support and operations.
- YAI's FY2025 educational revenue concentration rises if New York tuition reimbursement weakens.
- Special-education staffing remains tight; MSA is hiring teachers, therapists, and social workers now.
What makes Yai unique
- MSA's 8:1 classes pair academics with OT, PT, speech, and counseling.
- YAI's STAR program, launched July 2025, extends transition services through age 21.
- YAI management supports MSA with finance, HR, IT, training, and fundraising.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
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