South Port Square, a 40-acre senior living campus in Port Charlotte, Florida, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our nursing team. As a CNA, you will assist licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living for our residents.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting, and exercising
- Give treatment, perform tests, carry out procedures, and collect specimens as instructed by nursing staff
- Report and record observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures, and specimens when indicated
- Transfer, transport, and escort residents as needed
- Answer signal lights promptly
- Change bed linens, make beds, and keep rooms clean and orderly
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of a state-approved geriatric nursing assistant training program
- State registry registration as a CNA
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic
- Ability to document care given
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior geriatric nursing aide experience
Schedule and Shifts
Full-time and part-time positions available with the following shift options:
- Full-time weekends: 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Full-time: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Part-time: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM or 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting salary: $17.50 per hour
- DailyPay program allowing access to earned income on demand as it is earned
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Benefits available for both full-time and part-time staff
Additional Requirements
- Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for this position
- Vaccination status may be requested, which could include MMR, chickenpox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines