Resident Care Assistant
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This posting states $12–$15 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Florida post a median of $17 an hour, the middle half $16.50–$18, across 220 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Florida earn a median of $16.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities. This includes delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals.
- Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide patients with bedpans, help with baths, shampoos and showers.
- Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s chart.
- Documents objective information related to patient care.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
- Reports to the Charge or Staff Nurse any observations and pertinent information related to the care of the patient.
- Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
- Assist the nurses and other staff as needed and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pay Rate: $12 - $15 per hr. Depending On Experience
From Merriment Assisted Living Residence's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Merriment Assisted Living Residence
Merriment Assisted Living Residence hires caregivers and nursing assistants in Hollywood, Florida.
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