CNA Training Track (Support Aide)

Elderwood•Town of Johnsburg, NY

14d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Advance Your Career in Healthcare with CNA Training at Elderwood at North Creek! We are located at: 112 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853 Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? Join our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program at Elderwood at North Creek, and step into a rewarding healthcare career. Why Choose Our Program? Hands-On Experience: Learn on-site in a real skilled nursing environment as Support Aide! Flexible Schedule: We offer convenient full time, part time and even per diem opportunities leading up to the next training class. Job Placement: CNA Graduates are guaranteed employment opportunities at Elderwood after successful completion. No Experience Needed: We'll provide everything you need to become a licensed CNA. Benefits of Becoming a CNA: Competitive Pay: Earn while you learn! Receive competitive wages during and after certification. Career Growth: CNA certification opens doors to various healthcare roles. Make a Difference: Provide compassionate care to residents and support their daily living activities. CNA Training Track (Support Aide) Overview: This track provides insight into the direct care role by providing the opportunity to work alongside our clinicians, completing tasks for our resident population as a Support Aide. Successful Support Aides will be slotted into the next available Nurse Aide Training Program to become a CNA. Elderwood's CNA Training course will last for three weeks, Monday to Friday from 7:00a-3:00p (times may vary slightly). Until you are officially slotted for training, you will be designated on a specific shift as a Support Aide. Once in the course - the first two weeks are classroom training; third week will be the clinical portion. Once you pass, your status (and pay) will be adjusted from Support Aide to CNA. Elderwood will pay for the CNA certification test as well as any applicable onboarding requirements, including but not limited to PPD and Physical for eligible candidates. Training is PAID - you will be clocked in during training hours and get paid while you train Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS! Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing, and high standards in safety and health outcomes. When you join our team, you become part of a facility that residents and families trust. #Talroo Employee Perks! 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program

Requirements

Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent required.
Employment Certificate/Permit required for 16-17 years of age.
No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.
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.

Responsibilities

Transport residents or accompanies ambulatory residents as assigned to various locations in the building including the dining room, activity program areas, therapy or treatment areas.
Make unoccupied resident beds, as assigned.
Assist in the Dining Room with food service to residents, under the direction of licensed therapy staff; duties include passing trays, cutting meat, opening cartons or other containers.
Distribute supplemental nourishments to residents who do not need to be fed, as directed.
Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit when time permits, as directed.
Supply fresh water in resident's rooms, as directed.
Prepare bed and bedwear of resident's at hour of sleep, as assigned.
Help keep general areas of the assigned nursing unit neat and orderly, as directed.
Clean resident's equipment (wheelchair/geri chair, bed, etc.), as assigned.
Keep the rooms of residents orderly, as assigned.
Notify therapist of any unusual incidents regarding residents.