State of Florida
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Salary
$37,128 - $40,841 / YEAR
Perform prescribed nursing care and treatment for residents with developmental disabilities under professional supervision. Responsible for transporting residents to medical appointments and assisting with daily living activities.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license. Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and maintain certifications in CPR and PASS.
06/12/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolAGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES POSITION: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL POSITION NUMBER: This advertisement is for multiple vacancies. OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. This posting may close prior to closing date. Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates State of Florida retirement package Generous vacation and sick leave 10 paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for state college/university courses Training opportunities For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!
$37,127.79 - $40,840.57 Annually $1,427.99 - $1,570.79 Biweekly The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The individual assigned to this position is responsible for performing prescribed care and treatment of patients under the direction of professional nursing staff and transportation for all off campus medical appointments. Perform simple nursing measures. Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures and observe all facility safety, infection control policy and procedures. Provide the necessary assistance to residents for daily living nursing care activities. Assist in obtaining urine, blood, and other specimens. Respond to residents’ needs promptly and report concerns and observations to supervisor. The individual assigned to this position is responsible for transportation and loading and unloading of residents. Responsible for vehicle inspections before the end of their shift. Participate in emergency response on campus including but not limited to driving an emergency vehicle. Assist medical and nursing personnel during minor surgical procedures, and specialty clinics. Assist in maintaining and stocking inventory of medical, nursing, and central supplies. Perform all other related duties as directed by immediate supervisor or designee, including training. POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Florida Driver’s License.
If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days. Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035. This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to:
The use of emergency equipment within the scope of training. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
PROFILE COMPLETION Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287. Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application. RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.0455, F.S., DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT.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 are 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.
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