CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Join Our Team at Elderwood at Amherst! Make a Big Impact as a CNA – Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available Must be CNA Certified! Be the reason someone feels safe, seen, and cared for. At Elderwood, being a CNA is more than a job - it’s the work that defines someone’s day. You are the person who notices the small changes. The one who brings comfort, dignity, and human connection into every interaction. If you take pride in caring for others and want to be part of a team that truly values what you do, we want to meet you. Whether you’re looking for stability and consistency - or maximum flexibility - we offer options that fit your life. We are hiring: Full-Time CNAs (benefit eligible) Part-Time CNAs (benefit eleigble) One application. Multiple pathways. Competitive Pay & Benefits Standard Rate: $17.00/hr – $20.62/hr (depending on experience) Opt-Out Premium Rate: $18.70/hr – $22.68/hr ( ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits!) Generous Shift Differentials: $2.00/hr for weekday evenings, $3.00/hr for weekend evenings $0.75/hr for overnight shifts Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to? As a CNA on a Core Team, you’ll: Provide compassionate ADL support Build meaningful resident relationships Work alongside a stable, collaborative nursing team Be part of a facility rooted in the local community Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits Include: 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 incudes MSNs) Make a Difference Every Shift. This is hands-on work that matters - to residents, families, and your team. If you take pride in what you do and want to work in a supportive environment, apply today.
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.
- Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
- 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
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
- Provide compassionate, hands-on care aligned with each resident’s care plan
- Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff
- Support residents’ emotional well-being and engagement
- Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment
- Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and your care team
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 incudes MSNs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
