CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT – 67013061

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT – 67013061

Date: Oct 15, 2024

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Requisition No: 839304

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT – 67013061

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67013061

Salary: $1,427.99 – $1,570.79 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2024

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67013061

Anticipated Vacancy

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

Working for the State of Floridais more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates

State of Florida retirement package

Generous vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays a year

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition waiver for state college/university courses

Training opportunities

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$37,127.79 – $40,840.57 Annually $1,427.99 – $1,570.79 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing and/or seeking opportunities for professional development. The employee actively works to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and leads others to embody the same. The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating, and exercises good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics.

The individual assigned to this position is responsible for performing prescribed care and treatment of patients under the direction of professional nursing staff and transportation for all off campus medical appointments.

Perform direct care and treatment and monitor the health status of patients under the supervision and direction of professional nursing staff. Perform simple nursing measures such as but not limited to: applying splints and positioning devices, making occupied and unoccupied beds, changing linens, taking vital signs, weights, recording intake and output, etc. Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures. Observe all facility safety, infection control policy and procedures.

Provide the assistance necessary when giving residents the following activities of daily living nursing care: oral hygiene; bathing; dressing and grooming; hair and nail care; shaving; toileting; assistance with meals, nourishments, and transportation to meal service areas; and mobility. Assist in obtaining urine, blood, and other specimens. Respond to residents’ needs promptly and report concerns and observations to supervisor.

The individual assigned to this position is responsible for transportation of residents to and from all off campus medical appointments and transportation for discharges from the hospital. Assists with loading and unloading residents from a motor vehicle. Inspects vehicle and checks gas before departure. Ensure vehicles are full of gas before the end of their shift. Participate in emergency response on campus including but not limited to driving an emergency vehicle.

Assist medical and nursing personnel during minor surgical procedures, and specialty clinics.

Participate in the development and implementation of the care plan as outlined by the nursing plan of care. Carries out and documents programs and activities as indicated on individual support plan.

Assist in maintaining and stocking inventory of medical, nursing, and central supplies. Perform all other related duties as directed by immediate supervisor or designee, including training.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Florida Driver’s License.

If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.

Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.

Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.

Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.

Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service.

Possession of an active/valid Certified Nursing Assistant License.

Complete all requirements to maintain license to include CEU’s.

Must be able to lift up to 40lbs with or without accommodations.

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to:

Lift up to 40 pounds.

Climb, grasp, kneel, push/pull, reach above head, standing, stooping and bend at waist.

Plan, organize, and coordinate activities.

Follow behavior support plans.

Implement resident programs.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609

Nearest Major Market:Gainesville