CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 67032436

Requisition No: 863218 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 67032436

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67032436 

Salary:  $1,427.99-$1,570.79 BIWEEKY 

Posting Closing Date: 12/05/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  67064089

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 Florida is 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 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 simple nursing measures. Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures and observe all facility safety, infection control policy and procedures.

 

Provide the necessary assistance to residents for daily living nursing care activities.  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 and loading and unloading of residents. Responsible for vehicle inspections 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.

 

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 Nurs