SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 50556042

About the role

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a motivated and dynamic Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) to join their team at Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Orlando, Orange County, FL.

Responsibilities

- Provide direct nursing care to residents as assigned by the shift supervisor. - Assist with activities of daily living, ambulation, and mobility. - Respond promptly and courteously to call lights. - Observe, identify, and report resident concerns or needs. - Complete assignments within established performance standards. - Assist with oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, eating and drinking, and mobility. - Provide assistance with related functions such as escorting to meals, assisting with laundry, and participating in activities. - Perform restorative measures such as obtaining and recording vital signs and assisting with medication administration. - Document services provided using facility software/databases. - Work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family, and staff. - Maintain confidentiality of resident information. - Monitor and account for residents to support medical personnel.

Requirements

- Effective communication in English (reading, writing, and speaking). - Independent and team-oriented work style. - Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Florida. - Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays. - Current CPR certification. - Basic computer skills. - Completion of the employment screening process, including a national background investigation and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a 120-bed skilled long-term care facility. - One year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Benefits

- Competitive wage scale. - Choice of insurance plans - HMO or PPO. - Health insurance options - Individual Plan $50 per month, Family Plan $180 per month. - Spouse program: Reduced cost for family health insurance premiums if both spouses work for the State of Florida. - Life, dental, vision, and more benefits. - Retirement plans - Investment Plan and Pension Plan. - Deferred compensation program. - Paid vacation, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. - Tuition waiver program for full-time employees.

Pay & Schedule

Annual Salary: $37,420.76 Shift: 13-hour shift, 20-minute actual work time, every other weekend off. Paid bi-weekly.

Schedule

Shift available: 6:45 am - 8:35 pm, 6:45 pm - 8:35 am.