CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics! Not yet certified? Ask us about our PAID CNA Training Program! Start your career in healthcare with full support — we’ll train you to become a CNA and get you working in a role that makes a real difference. Pay Range: $20.15 – $32.06/hour – Earn more with experience! Per Diem Rate: $22.15/hour Ask us how to earn 16% more with our Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program! Status: Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem Why Join Elderwood? We’re not just offering a job — we’re inviting you to build a career filled with purpose, compassion, and growth. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Elderwood, you’ll be a vital member of a supportive care team, making a lasting difference in the lives of our residents and their families every single day. What We Offer: NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time positions Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program (earn 16% more!) Shift Differentials for weekdays and weekends Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more) Tuition Assistance Program for clinical career tracks Newly renovated building in a scenic Lake Placid setting Employee referral bonus program Supportive team that values your role in resident care Is This Role Right for You? We’re looking for someone who is: Compassionate, patient, and respectful Dependable, team-oriented, and detail-driven Physically active and able to assist with lifting and movement Passionate about elder care and helping others thrive
Requirements
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Employment Certificate/Permit required if under 18
- Registered with the NYS Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) – Active status with no findings of resident abuse, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property
- Prior training and work experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
- Must demonstrate a caring and respectful attitude toward residents
- Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel
- Physical stamina and ability to perform constant activity
- Must be able to perform duties to established standards of excellence
- 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
- Prior training and work experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal and nursing care under the direction of licensed nursing staff
- Support residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, mobility, and meals
- Monitor and report changes in resident condition to the charge nurse
- Respond promptly and compassionately to resident requests
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
- Collaborate with other CNAs and nursing staff to carry out care plans
- Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and comfort
Benefits
- NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time positions
- Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program (earn 16% more!)
- Shift Differentials for weekdays and weekends
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
- Tuition Assistance Program for clinical career tracks
- Newly renovated building in a scenic Lake Placid setting
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive team that values your role in resident care
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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
1,001-5,000 employees
