The COVID-19 rollercoaster has returned to Escambia County. After a quiet weekend, the county had 18 new case reported this morning, bringing the total to 707. DOH Escambia entered 440 new test results – 4.1% were positive. The overall positive percentage is 5.3% for Escambia.
The state’s death total is approaching 2,000.
| 5/17/20 | 5/18/20 | |||
| 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Increase | ||
| Total Cases | 45588 | 46442 | 854 | 1.87% |
| Florida Residents | 44369 | 45208 | 839 | 1.89% |
| Non-Fla. | 1219 | 1234 | 15 | 1.23% |
| Deaths | 1973 | 1997 | 24 | 1.22% |
| Escambia | 689 | 707 | 18 | 2.61% |
| Okaloosa | 177 | 178 | 1 | 0.56% |
| Santa Rosa | 183 | 185 | 2 | 1.09% |
PenAir Seeks Essential Workers
From PenAir Federal Credit Union: If you are an #Essential worker or you know one who has made a huge impact on your life, we’d like for you to send us a photo of them performing their job and include a short story of how they have made a difference in our community.
We will be sharing these stories through our social media channels and website throughout the month of June to acknowledge the hard work and perseverance of the #Essential community.
Each #Essential worker featured will receive an #Essential Worker T-Shirt while supplies last.
Your submission should include:
- A photo of the person being nominated performing their #Essential work.
- A short story describing the nominee’s essential work and how it has made an impact in our community.
- A signed copy of the #Essential Worker Campaign Advertising License and Release Authorization.
Please email your photo, story, and signed release form to EssentialWorker@penair.org by Friday, May 29.Â
Southern Oaks Offers Signing Bonuses
The downtown Pensacola skilled nursing home that has had four residents and one staff member die due to the COVID-19 virus is offering hiring bonuses for new employees – per their Facebook page:
**$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS to FT LPNS**
LPN positions for all shifts 8 or 12 hours. Should be personable with a desire to give the best care possible. The ideal LPN will perform various patient care activities and related services necessary to ensure that the safety, comfort and personal needs of the patients are met. New Management is excited to meet you.
· MUST BE HIRED PRIOR TO MAY 21, 2020
· $7,500 PAID IN FULL WITHIN FIRST 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
· GINORMOUS WEEKLY EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT BONUS
· HUGE DIFFERENTIALS
One (1) year of experience as an LPN in a Skilled Nursing Care facility is preferred, however, not required. An active LPN (Florida) license required at time of interview.
**$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS to FT RNs!!!**
RN Full Time to assist patients with routine RN job responsibilities. Should be personable with a desire to give the best care possible. The ideal RN will perform various patient care activities and related services necessary to ensure that the safety, comfort and personal needs of the patients are met.
· MUST BE HIRED PRIOR TO MAY 21, 2020
· $10,000 PAID IN FULL WITHIN FIRST 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
· GINORMOUS WEEKLY EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT BONUS
· HUGE DIFFERENTIALS
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Active Florida RN License required. Previous long term care experience desirable however not required.
**$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS to Full Time CNA’s!!**
CNA Full Time to assist patients with routine CNA job responsibilities. Should be personable with a desire to give the best care possible. The ideal CNA will perform various patient care activities and related services necessary to ensure that the safety, comfort and personal needs of the patients are met.
· MUST BE HIRED PRIOR TO MAY 21, 2020
· $5,000 PAID IN FULL WITHIN FIRST 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
· GINORMOUS WEEKLY EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT BONUS
· HUGE DIFFERENTIALS
One year of experience as a CNA in a Skilled Nursing Care facility is preferred.
· Must be a graduate of an accredited Certified Nursing Aide Assistant program.
· Must possess and maintain a Florida certification as a CNA.
· Maintain a satisfactory level of attendance and punctuality.
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