Certified Nursing Assistant (Health Center, PRN)

Southwest Florida Retirement; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Florida Retirement in Venice, FL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential personal services to residents. The role involves ensuring resident safety and assisting with daily activities, fostering independence, and interacting with various stakeholders.

This position requires a high school diploma, current CNA certification, and CPR certification. Join our team in a vibrant community dedicated to dignified care for senior adults.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification must be current.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assure resident safety at all times.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Provide in-house escort services to residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Details: Location: Village On The Isle – Venice, FL 34285; Education Level: High School; Salary Range: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour; Job Shift: Any; Health Center – PRN Positions Available – All Shifts.

The Future of Healthcare is here at Village On The Isle. Join our team as we advance caring for our senior adults with a person‑centered, household model that focuses on dignified care and support.

Village On The Isle, situated on a beautiful 16.5‑acre campus on the island of Venice, Florida, is one of the first life plan communities on the Gulf Coast of Florida. A vibrant and visionary community offering the full continuum of care, it is guided by a mission to "share God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff, and community." With an annual revenue of $22+ million, the organization is home to approximately 400 residents and employs a dedicated team of 270 staff members.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Nursing and under the direction of the Licensed Practical Nurse, the CNA provides direct personal services for residents. The CNA guides or assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) that they cannot perform without guidance, fostering at all times the residents’ independence and freedom of choice. The CNA respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assures resident safety
• Provides personal services and assists with ADLs for residents as needed
• Provides in‑house escort services to beauty shop, activities and meals
• Provides guidance and assistance with telephone usage
• Monitors and reports any change in physical health of residents
• Reports and records resident and resident‑related events
• Assists residents during dining as needed
• Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to go to the dining room
• Assists with medication reminders and hydration and monitors nutrition
• Assists with resident‑centered activity programs
• Participates in in‑service and educational trainings and programs
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Thinking critically; reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
• Walking long distances daily
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Pushing a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
• Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone
• Written communication by hand and on PC

ADAAA COMPLIANCE

Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted primarily in a health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. The position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional.

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE – E.O.E.

Village On The Isle maintains a drug‑free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

MISSION STATEMENT

Village On The Isle is a not‑for‑profit continuing‑care retirement community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It is committed to sharing God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff and community. Employment is not restricted to Lutheran members.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current and in good standing with the Florida Department of Health
• Current CPR certification required
• One or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long‑term care, home health or other health care setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy, including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite