Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-time, On-call
Join Our Mission
At United Community Options (UCO), we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live, learn, work, and thrive in their community. As a nonprofit organization, we proudly serve children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, physical, neurological, and complex medical disabilities, including individuals who are medically fragile and ventilator-dependent.
If you are a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our dedicated team.
Position Summary
United Community Options is seeking a caring and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, person-centered care in our Golden Glades Group Home. This position supports individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, including ventilator-dependent residents.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and committed to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life for every resident.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care and support to residents in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and organizational policies.
- Deliver safe and attentive care to ventilator-dependent individuals while following all medical and infection control protocols.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
- Observe, monitor, and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or medical condition.
- Accurately document resident care, shift notes, incident reports, and required medical logs, including ventilator documentation.
- Implement Individual Program Plans (IPP) and behavior support strategies as directed.
- Encourage residents to participate in recreational, educational, and community activities that promote independence and inclusion.
- Safely transport residents when needed while following agency transportation policies.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, supervisors, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Attend and successfully complete all required trainings and maintain certifications.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
- Experience caring for medically fragile or ventilator-dependent individuals is preferred.
- Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record (minimum three years of acceptable driving history).
- Ability to successfully pass all required background screenings and drug screening.
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Why Join United Community Options?
- Meaningful work that changes lives every day
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
- Specialized training in ventilator and medically complex care
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Stable, full-time employment with a respected nonprofit organization
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Community Options is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
