CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood • Grand Island, NY

7d

About The Position

Elderwood at Grand Island is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants to provide compassionate, resident-centered care as part of a collaborative nursing team. The position supports residents’ personal-care needs, rehabilitation and mobility goals, and comfort in a safe and respectful environment. CNA roles are available full-time and part-time. Pay is up to $22.06 per hour, based on experience and applicable shift differentials; employees may also be eligible for an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits. Reduced tolls are available for employees crossing the Grand Island Bridge.

Available shifts are days, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, and evenings, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. The facility serves as a local opportunity for CNAs in Grand Island, Kenmore, Tonawanda, Niagara Falls, Wheatfield, North Tonawanda, and Buffalo, and emphasizes clinical quality, professional development, mutual respect, and accountability.

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.
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach to residents.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living according to 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 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 based on mutual respect, reliability, communication, and accountability.

Benefits

• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Compensation Programs + Incentives
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Additional premium rate may be available when opting out of certain elective benefits
• Reduced tolls for employees crossing the Grand Island Bridge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed