Senior Certified Nursing Assistant -Actv

SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - ACTV -

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No:864940

Working Title:

SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
-ACTV -

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waivers are available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

* Multiple positions, varied shifts, and OPS (Temporary) candidates will be selected from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida.
• Must have a valid CPR card from the American Heart Association.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

• Experience with therapeutic recreation programs and activities.
• Experience in a long-term care environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• The incumbent will report directly to the Activities Director (Therapy Aide Supervisor).
• Assist with developing, providing, implementation and properly documenting an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of each resident daily including personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Assist with developing and implementation of a program that improves or maintains the physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of the residents.
• Assist with developing activities plans for each resident.
• Responsible for the log documentation of that plan.
• Assist with nourishments and transportation to meal service areas; provide snacks within the residents’ diet plan.
• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to policies and procedures.
• Observe all facility safety, infection control policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Responsible for the activity space and requesting equipment and supplies for the program, ensures they are safe and adequate for individual and/or group activities.
• Performs all other related duties in an effective, timely, professional manner as assigned. Attend all in‑service programs classes as assigned and complete assignment.
• Always follow Residents Rights’ policies.

This position is in the Career Service system.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 . 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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.