State of Florida·Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Provide essential assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition for residents. Monitor and report patient conditions, vital signs, and behavioral changes to the nursing supervisor.
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Experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a 120-bed skilled long-term care nursing facility. Possess a current CPR card. High School Diploma or GED.
The incumbent is responsible for providing the assistance necessary when giving residents the following Activities of Daily Living:
oral hygiene; bathing; dressing and grooming; hair and nail care; shaving; toileting; assistance with meals, nourishments and/or transportation to meal service areas, and mobility. Follow facility established policies and procedures when providing all care and dining room protocol. 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. 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. Provide escorts for resident appointments etc. as assigned. Document all care given on the appropriate form and/or utilize 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 the nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition. Complete assignments from the primary nurse or RN supervisor within the time allowed. Attending all required facility training. Perform 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 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.
Must possess a valid Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license and be able to communicate effectively in English. Candidates must pass a background investigation and drug test, with a high school diploma and CPR certification preferred.
Market context
In Florida, support-services openings often draw steady demand because facilities rely on CNAs and other support staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles are competitive when employers need current Florida CNA licensure, AHA BLS certification, and EKG skills, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any EKG experience clearly in your resume.
