CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood•Town of Lancaster, NY

20h•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Explore a clinical career with purpose at Elderwood at Lancaster. This role offers local opportunities with a big impact. You can maximize your earnings by opting out of certain elective benefits to receive an additional premium rate, and there are $5 shift differentials for evening shifts. Both full-time and part-time CNA roles are available with new pay rates starting at $17.00/hr, and experienced CNAs can earn even more. Available shifts include Days (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Evenings (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), and Overnights (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM). Elderwood at Lancaster offers competitive compensation programs and incentives, a 401K with employer match, a PTO and holiday package, a full suite of health benefits, tuition reimbursement programs, and an employee referral bonus. The company is looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated CNAs to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, you will find opportunity, stability, and growth at Elderwood at Lancaster.

Requirements

Seventeen (17) years of age required
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
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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.