Nursing Assistant | CFH CVU | Dayshift | Full Time

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Cardiovascular Unit day team. You will provide compassionate, hands-on patient care and support nurses and the healthcare team in a busy inpatient CVU.

Responsibilities include assisting with basic physical care, maintaining a safe, clean environment, and helping ensure comfort and safety during hospital stays. Requires English proficiency and BLS certification; CNA license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-high-school specialized training preferred.
• Florida CNA license preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic physical care and nursing procedures.
• Provide comfort measures and maintain a safe, organized patient care environment.
• Support nurses and the healthcare team in patient care on inpatient CVU.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high-school training

Job description

Overview

Make Every Day Count in Patient Care!

Join the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) day team at UF Health Central Florida as a Nursing Assistant and make a meaningful difference by providing compassionate, hands‑on care to patients while supporting nurses and the healthcare team.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director/Manager and Registered Nurses (RNs), the Nursing Assistant supports patient care by assisting with basic physical care and nursing procedures, providing comfort measures, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.

Working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals, you'll play an important role in supporting patient comfort, safety, and quality care throughout their hospital stay.

Work Information

• Department: Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)
• Shift: Day
• Status: Full-Time
• Work Environment: Inpatient cardiovascular care
• Role Focus: Direct patient care, comfort, safety, and nursing support

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Post‑high‑school specialized training preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.