Nursing Assistant

The Palace Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Palace Suites in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to care for residents in a kind, respectful manner, assisting with daily living activities and medications under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and compassion within an independent living community.

The ideal candidate will have a CPR/First Aid card, a high school diploma or GED, and experience with geriatric residents; English fluency is required, with Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with geriatric residents in a similar setting (nursing home or assisted living).
• Able to operate equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, pendants, etc.
• Ability to speak, read & write English with good comprehension; Spanish preferred.
• Familiar with AHCA regulations and state/federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents with privacy and dignity during activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs and report findings to nurse.
• Prepare admission packets and supplies for new admissions.
• Maintain clean and organized resident apartments daily.
• Respond quickly to the emergency call system.
• Encourage residents to attend therapies as ordered.
• Guide residents to community areas, daily activities, and meals.
• Observe safety measures for residents and self, including body mechanics and spills.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

English literacy

Spanish preferred

Basic math

AHCA regulations knowledge

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Coral Gables, Kendall & Homestead

Is looking for

Nursing Assistant

for its

Palace Suites

Independent Living Community

11377 SW 84th Street Miami, FL 33173

The #1 Priority of this position is…

The #1 Priority of this position is…

To care for residents in the community in a kind, loving, gentle, safe, patient, and professional manner, respecting the privacy & dignity of the residents while assisting them with personal care including activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and supervision of self administered medications.

• Supervise the residents Activities of Daily Living.
• Observe residents for any changes in condition and report.
• Be friendly and supportive to residents; respond to residents’ needs and requests.
• Take residents’ vital signs and blood pressure as indicated by nurse and promptly report findings.
• Prepare admission packets/supplies for new admissions.
• Carry out all safety measures for residents and self in body mechanics, half side rails, spills, etc.
• Encourage & assist residents to attend all therapies as ordered by the physician.
• Guide and orient residents to all of our community areas, daily activities, meal services and other services.
• Maintain residents’ apartments in a clean and organized manner on a daily basis.
• Always respond to Emergency call system quickly.

Qualifications

• Must obtain current CPR/First Aid card.
• High school degree or equivalent (GED)
• Experience in working with geriatric residents in a similar type of setting such as Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility.
• Able to operate equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers & pendants, etc.
• Ability to speak, read & write English with good comprehension. Spanish preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be familiar with AHCA Regulations, State and Federal Laws.

The Ideal Candidate

• Responsible, always on time, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communications, interpersonal skills and empathetic listening.
• Exhibit an enthusiastic and friendly personality that has aptitude for working with a variety of people.