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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Lakeland, Florida

$19.50/hr

About $41k/yr

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Posted Aug 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 29, 2026

What this means for you

Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $41k a year.

What the listing says

Differentials
Shift Differentials
Patient load & staffing
Floating required

About this role

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Facility: Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Location: Lakeland, FL Shift: Full-Time – All Shifts Available Salary: Up to $19.50 per hour (based on experience) + • Shift Differentials Join Our Team and Make a Difference! At Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation, we are dedicated to creating a compassionate and supportive environment for both our residents and staff. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a vital role in delivering personalized, high-quality care to our residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Key Responsibilities: Personalized Care: Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal support, while maintaining their dignity and comfort. Promote Comfort and Safety: Monitor residents’ physical and emotional well-being, promptly addressing changes in condition to ensure a safe, supportive environment. Foster Connections: Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families, creating trust and a sense of belonging. Maintain Cleanliness: Keep residents’ rooms and common areas organized, clean, and hygienic to promote a healthy environment. Accurate Documentation: Record and report changes in residents’ conditions, care plans, and daily activities to ensure effective communication with the care team. Team Collaboration: Work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, individualized care. Enhance Quality of Life: Engage residents in activities that support their physical, emotional, and social well-being based on their preferences and needs. Qualifications: Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Florida. Passion for providing compassionate, dignified care to residents. Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Dental Coverage Company Perks and Employee Recognition Programs Supportive, Team-Oriented Atmosphere 1 Personal Floating Holiday Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and join a team that values compassion, quality care, and a positive work environment! https://info.flclearinghouse.com IND123

Skills for this role

Activities of Daily LivingBathingGroomingDressingMeal SupportVital Signs MonitoringDocumentation

Certifications

CNA

Requirements

  • CNA

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

About the employer

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Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home

You would be walking into a skilled nursing and rehab center at 1010 Carpenters Way in Lakeland, not a big hospital tower. The RN work here is long-term care: care plans, staff oversight, delegation, and keeping the floor inside state…

What reviewers appreciate

  • RN pay posted up to $40/hour depending on experience
  • Evening Supervisor range $77,500–$87,500 with 3–11 lead responsibility
  • Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, and a personal floating holiday listed on postings

What reviewers flag

  • Staff turnover 40% and RN turnover 25%
  • Staffing and health inspection CMS ratings at 3.0 with 6 health deficiencies
  • Weekend RN HPRD drops to 0.37
long-term carementorshipshift leadershipcare plansskilled nursingfull-time shifts

Living in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland sits between Tampa and Orlando, offering a slower pace with easy access to both metros. True to its name, the city is dotted with lakes, including Lake Mirror near downtown. It's a mid-size Florida community where outdoor recreation and local events shape everyday life for residents.

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Metro price level · Lakeland area
3% below the national average
BEA index 97.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,395/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,185/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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