CNA Training Track (Support Aide)

Elderwood•Ticonderoga, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA Training Track (Support Aide) is a paid entry point into healthcare at Elderwood at Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, New York. Support Aides earn $18.50 per hour while gaining hands-on experience with residents and the clinical team, then enter the next available Nurse Aide Training Program. The three-week program includes two weeks of classroom instruction and one week of clinical training. Training is paid, and the schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; times may vary with program and facility needs. After successfully completing the training and certification requirements, the employee's status and pay are adjusted to Certified Nursing Assistant. For eligible candidates, Elderwood pays for the CNA certification examination and applicable onboarding requirements, including required PPD testing and a physical examination. The role supports residents and the clinical team under appropriate supervision and requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors.

Requirements

Minimum 16 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Employment Certificate/Permit required for individuals ages 16–17.
No findings or convictions related to resident abuse, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.
Ability to successfully complete the Nurse Aide Training Program and required certification process.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Caring, compassionate, and patient.
Dependable and eager to learn.
Interested in building a career in healthcare.
Comfortable working with older adults.
A strong team player.
Respectful of resident dignity, privacy, and individual needs.
Motivated to complete training and pursue CNA certification.
Wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Transport residents or accompany ambulatory residents throughout the facility, including to dining, activity, therapy, and treatment areas.
Make unoccupied resident beds as assigned.
Assist with dining services, including passing trays, cutting food, and opening containers.
Distribute supplemental nourishment to residents who do not require feeding assistance.
Provide fresh water to resident rooms as directed.
Prepare resident beds and bed linens for evening and overnight hours.
Help keep assigned nursing units clean, neat, and orderly.
Clean resident equipment such as wheelchairs, geri chairs, and beds as assigned.
Help maintain orderly resident rooms.
Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit when appropriate and as directed.
Observe residents and report unusual incidents or concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
Treat residents with dignity, kindness, and respect.
Follow applicable safety, confidentiality, infection control, and compliance policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid CNA training and paid training hours.
Gas allowance.
Pay-in-lieu-of-benefits program for eligible part-time clinical staff.
Increased tuition assistance program for clinical career tracks.
School partner programs for additional tuition support.
Shift differentials.
Full benefits package for eligible employees.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee referral program.
Elderwood-paid CNA certification examination and applicable onboarding requirements for eligible candidates, including required PPD testing and physical examination.