CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood•City of Niagara Falls, NY

16h

About The Position

Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Maximize Your Earnings: Ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits! Full-Time and Part-Time CNA roles are available for days or evenings. New CNA Pay Rates start at $17.00/hr (base rate) and can be more based on experience and with applicable shift differentials. Experienced CNAs can earn even more! Available CNA Shifts include Days (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Evenings (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), and Nights (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM). At Elderwood at Wheatfield, we’re looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated CNAs to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunity, stability, and growth here.

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
Physical stamina for constant activity required.
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.