Certified Nursing Assistant

Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Company: Solentra Care Gainesville

Location: Gainesville, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Solentra Care is seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) looking to elevate their clinical skills in a highly supportive home environment. We invest significantly in our care team through continuous paid certifications, specialized clinical training, and a robust retention bonus structure that rewards long-term commitment to our organization and clients.

We are currently hiring dedicated, high-caliber CNAs for full-time roles in the Gainesville area. This position offers an expanded scope of practice under clinical guidance, designed for professionals seeking to advance their home health careers.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Wage Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience level and advanced certifications (such as QMA).

Loyalty Retention Bonuses: Paid out at 90 days, 6 months, 1 year, and recurring annually thereafter.

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays: Provided in accordance with the Solentra Care Manual.

100% Paid Continuing Education: Full coverage of the costs for additional healthcare certifications obtained during employment.

Company-Funded Transportation: All client transportation is managed through a designated professional service and charged directly to the company. Employees are not required to utilize personal vehicles for client transport or errands.

Shift & Schedule Details

Shift Structure: Full-time, 8-hour shifts.

Shift Type: Daytime hours.

Scheduling Flexibility: Exact start and end times are flexible and will be coordinated based on the client's preferred care schedule (maintaining a minimum of 4 hours per care block).

Core Responsibilities

CNAs at Solentra Care provide tailored support that allows clients to remain safely in their homes. Because we customize our care to each individual, every client selects the specific services they wish to receive. Depending on the client's personalized care plan and your specialized training, daily responsibilities will include standard care support and may include select advanced clinical tasks:

Standard Care Support: Full assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.

Client-Specific Specialty Services (As Designated by Care Plans):

Advanced Clinical Support: Performing glucose monitoring, ostomy care, and catheter care.

Physical Wellness: Assisting clients with active and passive Range of Motion (ROM) exercises to maintain mobility and physical comfort.

Medication Administration: Safely managing and administering medications (strictly reserved for individuals holding an active QMA certification).

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Active and unencumbered Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of active experience working as a CNA.

Valid CPR/BLS certification.

Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive Level 2 background check, sex offender registry check, and OIG screening.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior professional experience working within a home care or home health setting.

Strong Preference: Active Qualified Medication Assistant (QMA) certificate or equivalent state-approved medication administration credential. Candidates without this credential who meet all other criteria may be considered for our paid QMA certification track.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $18 – $22 per hour.