Care Associate

Life Care Services·Fort Myers, Florida

$17 - $18/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

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Care Associate · $17 - $18/hr

How this role compares

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At the median vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Fort Myers, Florida ($16.96/hr)

46 similar openings in the Fort Myers area · median $16.84/hr

$14.00/hr · lowesthighest · $75.00/hr

this role: $17.00/hrmedian $16.96/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in Fort Myers, Florida rates. This role sits in the 51st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Fort Myers, Florida median for support services roles.

The Care Associate is responsible for providing high-quality personal care to residents, including bathing, grooming, and vital sign monitoring. They also assist with mealtime, document shift activities, and respond to emergency call lights.

Amavida is an award-winning, 32-acre, resort-style senior living community adjacent to the prestigious 279-acre regional Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida, offering our residents peace of mind, by design.

Our residents choose from maintenance-free villas, apartments and suites.

They indulge in exceptional amenities, including a variety of pools, restaurants, lounges, and outdoor dining areas; pickleball and tennis courts; art studio; library; theater; and more.

We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as an on-site professionally staffed Wellness Center, our residents live with calm confidence, knowing that if healthcare needs change, support is right at home.

When you work at Amavida, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth.

What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.

Don’t just do a job.

Be part of an extraordinary life!

We are currently seeking two outstanding Care Associates to join our team. We have one spot left for day shift and one spot left for night shift. The day shift works 7am - 7pm and the night shift for this role works 8pm - 8am. These full-time positions work three 12 hour shifts one week and four 12 hour shifts the alternating week.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities

Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy. Assist residents with mealtime. Cut food. Encourage to eat. Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor. Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Health Services when needed. Assist Life Enrichment in providing activities as planned and/or directed. Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required One (1) year experience working as a CNA/HHA preferred

Rate of Pay

$17.00 - $17.50 per hour plus shift differential for nights and weekends and built in overtime! If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED. One year of experience working as a CNA or HHA is preferred.

high school
Communication
Documentation
Dressing
Grooming
Bathing
CNA
HHA
Vital signs monitoring
Emergency response
Personal care
Meal assistance
Incontinent care

Benefits

Shift differential
Overtime pay

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $17 - $18/hr
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Application: Employer website

Florida support-services roles need CNA credentials

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