Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Per Diem, Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons, NY - Ithaca, NY

CLFC Healthcare and Communications • Ithaca, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is hiring a per diem Certified Nursing Assistant at Wayne County Nursing Home, a county-operated, 192-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Lyons, New York. The on-site facility is rated High Performing in Long-Term Care by U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2025 and has licensed nurses on every shift.

The role pays $25.00 to $28.00 per hour, with experience determining the rate within the range and night and weekend shifts paid at the top of the range. Overtime after 40 hours and work on all ten County holidays are paid at time and a half. Confirmed shifts canceled by the facility two hours or less before they start are paid for four hours. Pay is weekly, and orientation is paid at the employee’s rate.

This W-2 per diem position lets CNAs choose their availability and pick up shifts through the BRIDGE App, with no minimum hours. Shifts are available any day of the week and are typically eight paid hours with a half-hour unpaid meal break: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, or 10:30 PM–7:00 AM. Twelve-hour shifts may also be available.

CLFC reimburses CPR renewal, supports continuing education and certifications, and offers up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward an LPN or RN program. A $500 referral bonus is available for referring a nurse or aide who joins the roster. CLFC arranges and pays for fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification. Paid sick leave accrues under New York law, and employees are covered by CLFC professional liability insurance on every shift. A Program Manager provides a direct contact for scheduling and pay questions. Program terms are provided in writing before acceptance.

Requirements

• Current listing in good standing on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current BLS (CPR).
• Six months of recent CNA experience.
• Ability to complete the New York State Department of Health Criminal History Record Check and a drug screen.
• Current on immunizations required by New York for nursing home personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience.
• Dementia care experience.
• Availability for nights, weekends, or short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and assistance with meals.
• Help residents move safely using proper body mechanics and lift equipment.
• Take and record vital signs, intake and output, and weights.
• Notice changes in residents’ conditions and report them to the nurse.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment and follow infection control practices.

Benefits

• Pay of $25.00 to $28.00 per hour; nights and weekends are paid at the top of the range.
• Time and a half for overtime over 40 hours and for work on all ten County holidays.
• Four hours of pay if the facility cancels a confirmed shift two hours or less before it starts.
• Up to $1,500 per year in tuition assistance toward an LPN or RN program.
• Reimbursement for CPR renewal.
• Support for continuing education and certifications.
• $500 referral bonus for referring a nurse or aide who joins the roster.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid orientation.
• Fingerprinting, immunizations, screening, and license verification arranged and paid by CLFC.
• Paid sick leave accrues under New York law.
• Professional liability insurance coverage on every shift.

What This Job Offers

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