SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50950102

My Florida CFO; Florida; Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-site Pharmacy

Résumé du poste

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs in Saint Augustine, Florida is seeking a Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on delivering compassionate daily care, assisting residents with activities of daily living, and maintaining safety and dignity.

Qualifications include a valid CNA license in Florida, ability to work weekends/holidays, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Florida CNA license.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating and mobility.
• Routinely observe and report resident concerns to the supervisor.
• Escort residents to appointments and complete duties timely and accurately.
• Perform restorative nursing measures as outlined in the care plan.
• Measure and record vital signs and monitor input/output as required.
• Use mechanical lifts and positioning devices for safe transfers.
• Provide end-of-life care and maintain dignity and comfort for residents.
• Maintain documentation in the prescribed care documentation system.

Connaissances

CNA license

English communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

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SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50950102

Date: Oct 30, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:884161

Working Title: SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50950102

Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

*Overtime Eligible; May be eligible for shift differential.

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture!

• Excellent patient care resources and time allotment


• Ceiling lift system in every patient room and their bathroom


• Ample Supplies and PPE equipment


• State of the art smoke free facility


• On-site Pharmacy

Excellent retirement package and deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays andpersonal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester), and so much more.

*OPS SCNA Weekend Warrior program may be available at the rate of $19.44/hour. The eligible shift is from Monday to Thursday 7PM to 7AM, and all shifts Friday through Sunday. You must work at least one shift during the pay period. Not a full-time position and does not have benefits.

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

This is a continuous advertisement for a Senior Certified Nursing Assistant.

Multiple positions, varied shifts, and OPS (Temporary) candidates will be selected from advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Mustpossess a validCertified Nursing Assistant licensein Florida.


• Must be willing and able to work a schedule that includes weekends and holidays.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Must be able to communicate effective in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.


• Must have basic computer skills.


• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.


• Experience working as a CNA in a 120-bed skilled long-term care nursing facility.


• Possess a valid certification in CPR/BLS.


• High School Diploma or GED.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

• Provide the assistance necessary when giving residents the following Activities of Daily Living nursing care: oral hygiene; bathing; dressing and grooming; hair and nail care; shaving; toileting; assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service areas, and mobility.


• Routinely observe, identify, and report resident concerns/needs to supervisor.


• Provide escort to resident appointments when required. Complete assignments timely, completely, and accurately. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.


• Perform restorative nursing measures as outlined in the care plan.


• Perform simple nursing measures such as, but not limited to, applying splints, and positioning devices, making occupied and unoccupied beds, changing linens, etc.


• Measure and record vital signs assigned. Measure and record intake and output according to the care plan. Observe, monitor, and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or pressure ulcers to primary nurses.


• Use appropriate techniques for mechanical lifts, transferring, turning, and positioning, range of motion exercises recognizing changes that place a resident at risk for pressure ulcers and falls.


• Provide appropriate end of life care and use appropriate techniques for assisting and


• Provide the required nursing care for assigned residents in Activities of Daily Living using proper techniques to include mouth care, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care; shaving, toileting; feeding/assistance with eating; maintaining hydration; and mobility as outlined in the care plan. Follow facility established policies and procedures when providing all care and dining room protocol.


• Responding to the cognitively impaired resident or the resident with difficult behaviors including Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Observe conditions and report behavioral changes to primary nurse/RN Supervisor.


• Ensure that all resident safety devices are used as outlined in the care plan.


• Document all care given on the appropriate form and/or utilizing the electronic patient care documentation system. Maintain confidentiality of residents.


• Ensure efficient use of supplies and documents in the electronic inventory tracking system.


• Respond to residents’ requests and needs timely and appropriately. Answer resident call lights promptly.


• Notify nurses of any changes in resident’s condition.


• Complete assignments from the primary nurse or RN supervisor within the time allowed.


• Attend all required facility training.


• Perform other related work as required.

This position is in the Career Service system.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.