A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
09/07/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Requisition #882328 (OPS)
HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER
(Personal Care Attendant)
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
Panama City, Bay County, Florida
Hourly Rate:
$15.00
Paid Bi-weekly. A Personal Care Attendant is a person who has met certain training requirements and provides care to residents related to the activities of daily living. Candidates will receive this training under the facility's Personal Care Attendant Training Program, which will enable the Person Care Attendant to further obtain skills and preparation toward the goal of successfully passing the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam. •Other vacant OPS (Temporary) Receptionist positions (shifts) may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date•
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Must be willing and able to work a schedule that is inclusive of weekends and holidays
Must have basic computer skills
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to a Level II Background check and drug test https://info.flclearinghouse.com
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience working with elderly or disabled in a healthcare setting
Highschool diploma or GED equivalent
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide the assistance necessary when giving residents the following activities of daily living care: oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, assistance with meals, nourishments, and transportation to meal service areas, and mobility
Routinely observe, identify, and report resident concerns/needs to supervisor
Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
Complete assignments timely, completely, and accurately
Use appropriate technique for mechanical lifts, transferring, turning, and positioning, range of motion exercises recognizing changes that place a resident at risk for pressure ulcers and falls
Follow facility established policies and procedures when providing all care and dining room protocol
Responding to the cognitively implored resident or the resident with difficult behaviors including Dementia/Alzheimer's. Observe conditions and report behavioral changes to primary nurse/RN Supervisor
Ensure that all resident safety devices are used as outlined in the care plan
Maintain confidentiality of residents
Ensure efficient use of supplies
Respond to resident's request and needs timely and appropriately. Answer resident call lights promptly
Perform other related work as required This position is in the Other Personnel Service (Temporary) system. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
