CNA - Disaster Support Florida

Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive activation and deployment pay

Meals and lodging covered during deployment

Flexible deployment options

Job summary

Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC seeks Certified Nursing Assistants for emergency shelter support during storms in Southwest Florida. The role includes providing essential care and monitoring residents under licensed nurse supervision.

This on-call work offers competitive pay of $30-$40/hour, with additional benefits such as meals and lodging during deployment. Flexibility is key, as you may work 12-hour shifts in challenging conditions for up to 14 consecutive days.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Florida CNA certification.
• Required current BLS certification.
• Must be able to work extended shifts in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic support care to shelter occupants.
• Measure and record vital signs as directed.
• Assist occupants with daily needs.

Skills

Active, unencumbered Florida CNA certification

Current BLS certification

Dependable team player

Ability to take direction from licensed nurses

Preferred: hospital or disaster-response experience

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Emergency Shelter / Hurricane Response (PRN)

Location: North Fort Myers, FL (Southwest Florida)

Job Type: PRN / Temporary – Storm Activation

Shifts: 12‑hour shifts, days/nights; up to 24/7 coverage during activations

Pay: $30 – $40 per hour + activation/deployment pay; meals and lodging provided during deployment if deployed more than 50 miles from your registered address

About the Role

Essential HealthCare Solutions LLC is building a roster of Florida‑certified Nursing Assistants to provide hands‑on support care at employee shelters during hurricane and severe‑weather events in Southwest Florida. Working under the supervision of a licensed nurse, our CNAs help care for the crews and emergency personnel working to keep the power on — supporting comfort, basic needs, and a safe, clean shelter environment. This is on‑call, activation‑based work ideal for CNAs who want meaningful disaster‑response experience and flexible, well‑compensated deployments. Assignments typically run 24 hours to 14 consecutive days.

What You’ll Do

• Provide basic support care to shelter occupants under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Measure and record vital signs as directed by the nurse
• Assist occupants with comfort, hydration, mobility, and daily needs
• Observe occupants and promptly report any changes in condition to the supervising nurse
• Support infection‑prevention tasks – hygiene, PPE, and surface cleaning/disinfection
• Help set up, organize, and maintain the shelter medical station and supply inventory
• Assist the nursing team during medical incidents within the CNA scope of practice
• Maintain basic logs and records as directed
• Help keep the medical and shelter areas safe, clean, and orderly

What You’ll Bring

• Active, unencumbered Florida CNA certification — required
• Current BLS certification – required
• Ability to pass a background screening
• Availability to deploy on short notice and work extended 12‑hour shifts in shelter/field conditions
• Dependable team player comfortable taking direction from licensed nurses in a fast‑paced environment
• Preferred: hospital, long‑term care, shelter, or disaster‑response experience; IC/FEMA training

Schedule & Conditions

This is activation‑based work. Deployments are triggered by storm events (up to 72 hours before landfall, through impact, and into recovery). You will work 12‑hour shifts – including nights, weekends, and holidays – for up to 14 consecutive days per deployment, in shelter and temporary‑facility settings. Meals and lodging are provided during deployment, and PPE is supplied.

Why Join Essential HealthCare Solutions

• Competitive activation and deployment pay
• Meals and lodging covered during deployment
• Flexible, on‑call commitment – deploy when storms activate
• Meaningful work supporting Southwest Florida’s storm‑response operations