Patient Care Assistant — CNA/Nursing Support

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, safe bedside care, and collaboration with the nursing team in Gainesville, FL.

Ideal candidates include CNAs, EMTs or Paramedics, or nursing students enrolled in approved programs who can work under supervision. NCLEX status and program completion timelines will be considered for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic certification is required or CNA with related experience.
• CNA with high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of patient care in a clinical setting preferred.
• Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program may qualify for supervision under RN.
• Current employees awaiting NCLEX authorization to test may be considered (up to 90 days post-graduation).
• CNAs in training may need instructor recommendation to join.

Skills

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nursing student

NCLEX pending/authorization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX eligible/post-graduate status

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, safe bedside care, and collaboration with the nursing team in Gainesville, FL.

Ideal candidates include CNAs, EMTs or Paramedics, or nursing students enrolled in approved programs who can work under supervision. NCLEX status and program completion timelines will be considered for eligibility.