Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
- 12-hour shifts
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$18.50 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $18 an hour, the middle half $17–$19.50, across 586 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $18.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in Florida: pay by town and employer
What Florida requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Florida CNA registry, from the Florida Board of Nursing (Florida Department of Health).
- Training: at least 120 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Two-part Prometric CNA exam (written test and skills demonstration of five randomly selected skills).
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Florida
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About the job
Award Care is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our family!
Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you, let's talk!
Newly certified cna's are always welcome!
Shifts Needed
FT: Day (7a-7p) & Night (7p-7a)
Benefits
- Perfect Punch Program; $225 bi-weekly bonus.
Shift diffs on weekends and M- F after 3p!
- 12 hour shifts, 4 days off!
About this position: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
The Certified Nursing Assistant, delivers direct care to residents and patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and life care standards in the health and rehabilitation center (skilled nursing home). CNAs will assists our residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene and mobility, by prioritizing their wellbeing and ensuring they maintain their dignity and independence.
- Caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of our residents.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including wardrobe, personal hygiene, and mobility.
- Aid in daily tasks such as, use of telephone, laundry, transportation, and mail delivery.
- Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
- Medication reminders.
- Observe and report changes in residents' condition and status.
- Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents.
- Assist in dining including escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up.
- Companionship and conversation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications - Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Completion of a state-approved CNA certified nursing assistant certification course and have an active CNA license with the State of Florida
- Ability to read and communicate at an adequate level to essential job duties.
- Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
- Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.
- Caregivers must complete our new hire orientation.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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From Award Care at Big Bend's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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