Senior CNA - Activities & Recreation (LT Care)

State of Florida; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job description

SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / ACTIVITIES

Shifts: Various with rotating weekends.

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida.
• Must have a valid CPR card from the American Heart Association.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.
• Experience with therapeutic recreation programs and activities.
• Experience in a long‑term care environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Position Description

• The incumbent will report directly to the Activities Director (Therapy Aide Supervisor).
• Assist with developing, providing, implementation and properly documenting an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of each resident daily including personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Assist with developing and implementation of a program that improves or maintains the physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of the residents.
• Assist with developing activities plans for each resident.
• Responsible for the log documentation of that plan.
• Assist with nourishments and transportation to meal service areas; provide snacks within the residents’ diet plan.
• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to policies and procedures.
• Observe all facility safety, infection control policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Responsible for the activity space and requesting equipment and supplies for the program, ensures they are safe and adequate for individual and/or group activities.
• Performs all other related duties in an effective, timely, professional manner as assigned. Attend all in‑service programs classes as assigned and complete assignment.
• Always follow Residents Rights’ policies.

This position is in the Career Service system.

Veterans' Preference

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.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.