SR CERTIFIED NURSING ASST / ACTIVITIES

SR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / ACTIVITIES

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 one (1) personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

The incumbent is assigned primarily to Activities but is expected to work on a resident unit when nursing assistance is needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Florida.
• Must be willing and able to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to drive a 15-passenger facility van.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Current CPR card.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The incumbent of the Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) / Activities position will be responsible for ensuring that the residents Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), daily assignments and an ongoing program of activities in accordance with the comprehensive assessment are completed during the shift while identifying and resolving needs. Reports directly to the Activities Director (Therapy Aide Supervisor).

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 (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.