CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Elderwood at Grand Island is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants to provide personal, compassionate, resident-centered care in a supportive nursing team. The role is available full-time and part-time, with day shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and evening shifts from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Pay is up to $22.06 per hour, with rates based on experience and applicable shift differentials. Employees may be eligible to earn an additional premium rate by opting out of certain elective benefits. Reduced tolls are available for employees crossing the Grand Island Bridge. CNAs assist residents with activities of daily living and other personal-care needs, support rehabilitation and mobility goals, observe and report changes in residents’ condition, and help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment. They work collaboratively with residents, families, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and fellow CNAs while following care plans and applicable safety, infection-prevention, documentation, and resident-rights requirements.
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 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 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
- 401K with Employer Match
- PTO & Holiday Package
- Full Suite of Health Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Reduced tolls for employees crossing the Grand Island Bridge
- Shift differentials where applicable
- Potential additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
