CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood•Amherst, NY

7h•$17 - $21

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! At Elderwood at Amherst , we’re looking for compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide exceptional care and make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunity, stability, and growth with us! Competitive Pay & Benefits Base Pay Range: $17.00/hr to $20.62/hr (depending on experience) Opt Out of Benefits (Pay-in-Lieu Program): $18.87/hr to $22.91/hr Generous Shift Differentials: $2.00/hr for weekday evenings, $3.00/hr for weekend evenings $0.75/hr for overnight shifts Available Shifts Days: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Overnights: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Why Choose Elderwood at Amherst? Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development Stable Hours: Consistent shifts to help balance your work and personal life Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, and more Additional Incentives: Employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more Join a Supportive Team At Elderwood at Amherst, you’ll be part of a collaborative, respectful team that values your skills and dedication to exceptional care. Apply Today – We’re Ready When You Are!

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.