CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

$21.00 - $23.00 / Hourly

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Elderwood at North Creek - North Creek, NY
Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 / hour (Evening & Night Shift Differentials Apply)
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem

Apply Today for Certified Nursing Assistant Opportunities with Elderwood at North Creek!

Are you compassionate and eager to start a meaningful career in healthcare but not yet certified? Ask us about our PAID CNA Training Program! We'll support you every step of the way to become a certified nursing assistant - your pathway to a rewarding healthcare career.

If you're already a certified CNA, join our team at Elderwood at North Creek, a leading long-term care facility committed to providing personalized, high-quality care in a warm and supportive environment. You will be a vital part of helping our residents live comfortably and with dignity every day.

Why Work at Elderwood at North Creek?

Competitive pay with evening and night shift differentials

• Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program - ask us how to earn 11%!

• Full suite of health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (if eligible)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday package

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Pension Plan through 1199 SEIU

• Supportive team environment focused on resident-centered care

Position Overview:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will provide essential personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of our residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role requires a state-specific CNA certification and a caring, respectful attitude toward those in your care.

Make a difference every day - apply now and join the Elderwood at North Creek family, where your skills and compassion help improve the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and monitor personal care duties performed by Nursing Assistants on your assigned team

• Report unusual symptoms, daily needs, and resident progress to the Charge Nurse promptly

• Notify the Charge Nurse of any changes in residents' conditions or needs

• Follow and ensure compliance with each resident's Profile of Care and plan of care

• Respond immediately and compassionately to residents' requests

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to individual care plans

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 17 years old (Employment Certificate/Permit required if 17)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Active registration on the State Nurse Aide Registry with no findings or convictions related to abuse, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property

• Training and/or work experience in a geriatric setting preferred

• Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with team members

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated caring and respectful attitude toward residents

• Physical stamina for consistent activity throughout the shift

• Ability to perform duties to established standards of excellence

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or advanced level to ensure safe and clear communication with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.