Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Easter Seals Florida Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Palatka, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate hands-on care and assistance with daily living activities for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Responsibilities include monitoring well-being, documenting care, and traveling to client homes to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications

You are a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a high school diploma or equivalent and an active Florida CNA license. You have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities, special needs, or the aging population, and possess current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CPR

First Aid

Activities of daily living (ADL)

Job Description

Description

Pay rate will be between $16.00 to $19.00 per hour (based on experience)

Full or part time available

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant who believes caregiving is more than a job—it’s a calling? We are seeking compassionate CNAs to join our mission-driven team and provide meaningful, hands-on care to individuals with disabilities, special needs, and older adults. This role is ideal for someone who values dignity, respect, and building genuine connections with those they serve.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility, and transfers)
  • Monitor client well-being, observe changes, and report concerns promptly
  • Document care, including vital signs and daily activities
  • Support a safe, respectful, and culturally responsive environment
  • Assist with meals, snacks, and restorative exercises
  • Respond to emergencies and follow safety and infection control procedures
  • Perform light housekeeping and laundry to maintain a clean, comfortable space
  • Collaborate with the care team and participate in ongoing training
  • Driving to travel to client homes is an essential responsibility

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Active Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
  • Minimum 1 year of experience with individuals with disabilities, special needs, and/or the aging population
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Dependable, compassionate, and professional with a strong commitment to quality care
  • Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required to drive for program related business

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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Easter Seals Florida Inc

Easterseals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs. For nearly 100 years, we have been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services Easterseals Florida is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities Join us at www.easterseals.com/florida to learn more about our services or to change the lives of people living with disabilities by becoming a donor or volunteer. #TakingOnDisabilitiesTogether
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