CNA Training Track (Support Aide)

Elderwood•Ticonderoga, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Ticonderoga is hiring Support Aides for a paid CNA training track. Employees begin as Support Aides earning $18.50 per hour, gain hands-on experience alongside the clinical team, and are placed in 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 participants are clocked in and earn their regular pay while training. The usual training schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; times may vary based on program and facility needs. After successfully completing the training and certification requirements, employees transition from Support Aide to Certified Nursing Assistant, with employment status and pay adjusted accordingly. For eligible candidates, Elderwood pays for the CNA certification examination and applicable onboarding requirements, including required PPD testing and a physical examination. Support Aides assist residents and the clinical team under appropriate supervision. The role involves regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, and requires intermediate or higher ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. The position is at Elderwood at Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, New York.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Intermediate or higher ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Caring, compassionate, and patient.
Dependable and eager to learn.
Interested in building a career in healthcare.
Comfortable working with older adults.
Strong team player.
Respectful of residents' 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 to dining, activity, therapy, and treatment areas throughout the facility.
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 linens for evening and overnight hours.
Keep assigned nursing units clean, neat, and orderly.
Clean resident equipment, including 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 stipend.
Pay-in-lieu-of-benefits program for eligible part-time clinical staff, offering the opportunity to earn 10% more.
Increased tuition assistance for clinical career tracks.
School partner programs that may provide additional tuition support.
Shift differentials.
Full benefits package for eligible employees.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee referral program.
Elderwood pays for the CNA certification examination and applicable onboarding requirements for eligible candidates, including required PPD testing and physical examination.
Supportive team environment.
Clear pathway to begin a healthcare career.