CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Elderwood at Williamsville, NY. Full-Time, Part-Time & Weekend Warrior Options Available. Earn great pay. Make a difference. Choose the schedule that fits your life - including premium weekend-only shifts. Your Schedule Options: Weekend Warrior Program (Premium Pay): Friday 10:00pm – Monday 6:00am, 8-hour or 12-hour shifts | 24 hours per weekend. Perfect for CNAs who want weekdays free and a predictable, high-earning schedule. Traditional Full-Time & Part-Time CNA Roles: All shifts available with shift differentials up to $2.25/hour and the opportunity to participate in our +11% Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program. Whether you're looking for a consistent weekend schedule or a traditional role with full benefits, Elderwood at Williamsville has a path that fits your life. About Elderwood at Williamsville: Join our compassionate, mission-driven team at Elderwood at Williamsville, a 200-bed skilled nursing facility and home to Western New York’s only non-hospital ventilator unit. As a CNA, you’ll provide hands-on personal and nursing care, support daily living needs, observe and report condition changes, and foster dignity, safety, and comfort for residents with complex medical and pulmonary needs.
Requirements
- Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17 years of age.
- Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required.
- Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of 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 towards residents
- Physical stamina for constant activity required.
- Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and monitor the personal care duties carried out by Nursing Assistants of an assigned team.
- Report to Charge Nurse unusual symptoms, daily needs and progress of residents.
- Notify Charge Nurse of changes in residents’ conditions or needs
- Follow the Profile of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of the Nursing Assistants in carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan.
- Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.
- Assist residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs.
Benefits
- Premium weekend pay rates (Weekend Warrior program)
- +11% Pay Increase when opting out of benefits (Pay-in-Lieu Program)
- Shift Differentials up to $2.25/hour
- Competitive compensation programs + incentives
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO & holiday package
- Full suite of health benefits (for benefit-eligible roles)
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Employee referral bonus
- Close to public transportation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
