CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Elderwood at Williamsville is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for its 200-bed skilled nursing facility, which includes Western New York’s only non-hospital ventilator unit. CNAs provide hands-on personal and nursing care, support residents’ daily living needs, observe and report changes in condition, and help foster residents’ dignity, safety, and comfort, including for residents with complex medical and pulmonary needs. Full-time, part-time, and Weekend Warrior schedules are available. Weekend Warrior shifts run Friday at 10:00 p.m. through Monday at 6:00 a.m., with 8- or 12-hour shifts totaling 24 hours per weekend. Traditional roles offer shifts across all shifts, shift differentials up to $2.25 per hour, and the option to participate in a 10% Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program. The position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, and intermediate or higher English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.
Requirements
- At least 17 years of age.
- Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry as a CNA; must be active and have no findings or convictions involving resident abuse, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property.
- Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
- Caring and respectful attitude toward residents.
- Physical stamina for constant activity.
- Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
- Intermediate or higher ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and monitor personal care duties carried out by Nursing Assistants on an assigned team.
- Report residents’ unusual symptoms, daily needs, and progress to the Charge Nurse.
- Notify the Charge Nurse of changes in residents’ conditions or needs.
- Follow each resident’s Profile of Care and monitor Nursing Assistants’ performance of the appropriate aspects of the care plan.
- Respond immediately to residents’ requests.
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living according to their plan of care and individual needs.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PTO and holiday package.
- Health benefits for benefit-eligible roles.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Shift differentials up to $2.25 per hour.
- 10% pay increase through the Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program for those opting out of benefits.
- Premium weekend pay rates through the Weekend Warrior program.
- Competitive compensation programs and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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