Support Workers for hire in Gainesville, FL

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    1,965

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED74%
    Associate's degree15%
    Vocational or technical training7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center
    UF Health Shands Hospital
    Alachua academy
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years32%

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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $47,375 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,185$53,203 yearly

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  • Environmental Services

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+7 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceHazardous Material ContainmentVeterinary Terminology
  • Community Advocate |Mentor| Team Leader

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRConfidential ClearanceClass E+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Autism
  • Shift Supervisor

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRCNABLS

    Skills

    Food PreparationFood Service ExperienceHome CareCaregivingWorking with Geriatric PatientsWorking with Seniors
  • Food Service Worker

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFood Safety CertificationHCADriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCertified Phlebotomy Technician+7 more

    Skills

    Pharmacy Technician ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTelephone Systems
  • Direct Care Worker

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAQIDP CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRBLS

    Skills

    LeadershipJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceCleaningLaundryHospital Experience
  • Social Service Assistant

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Experience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersCoachingRBT CertificationOne-On-One Peer SupportCertified Medical AssistantCaregiver Certification+21 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOTRDental TerminologySocial Work

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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?

The average time to fill a support worker role is 61 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do support workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?

Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to support workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: direct support professional, shift supervisor and direct care worker.

What level of education is common for a support worker?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 17 years of professional experience.

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