CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood • Lake Placid, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem opportunities. They offer a PAID CNA training program for those with lapsed licenses. The role emphasizes providing comfort, dignity, and human connection to residents, with options for both stable team environments and flexible per diem work. One application allows for multiple pathways within the Elderwood network.

Requirements

• Current registration on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry, with no findings or convictions involving resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of property
• Must be at least 17 years old
• Employment certificate or permit if 17 years old
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow established plans of care and clinical direction
• Physical stamina for an active, hands-on resident-care position
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous training or work experience in a geriatric setting preferred
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach to residents

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living based on individual needs and plans of care
• Support bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility, positioning, and other personal-care needs
• Respond promptly and respectfully to resident requests
• Observe residents closely and report changes in condition, behavior, comfort, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning to the nurse
• Support rehabilitation and mobility goals as directed by the care team
• Help maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and respectful resident environment
• Communicate clearly with nurses, rehabilitation professionals, residents, families, and fellow CNAs
• Follow infection-prevention, safety, documentation, and resident-rights requirements
• Contribute to a team culture built on mutual respect, reliability, communication, and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive pay + shift differentials
• Access to Compensation Programs like Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits to EARN maximum dollar
• Access to a Comprehensive Health package: Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Access to Tuition Assistance Programs: Advance your career from CNA → LPN → RN (now includes MSNs)
• Shift differentials up to $3.00/hr depending on shift/day (for Per Diem ESS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED