CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

Health eCareers; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Elderwood at Lockport. You will provide essential personal and nursing care to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. Enjoy competitive pay, various shifts, and extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and health coverage.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

401 K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Shift Differentials

Other Compensation Programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least seventeen years old.
• Active registration on State Nursing Aide Registry.
• Training in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor care duties of nursing assistants.
• Report unusual symptoms and changes in resident conditions.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Caring attitude

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in State Nurse Aide Registry

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

$17.50 - $24.00 / hourly

NEW Pay Rates: Starting at $17.50 / hour - apply now to see how much your experience is worth! CNAs earn an additional 11% increase with pay in lieu of benefits! Plus additional Shift Differentials! Full Time and Part Time CNA positions available! Shifts Options for CNAs (all shifts include every other weekend requirements):

• Days: 6a-2p
• Evenings: 2p-10p
• Overnights: 10p-6a

Here at Elderwood at Lockport, we are seeking kind, collaborative and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our clinical network.

Position Overview:

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood skilled nursing facilities (SNF). They are under the direction of a licensed nurse. State specific certification is required.

Elderwood Benefits as a CNA (must qualify):

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401 K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Shift Differentials
• Other Compensation Programs!

About Elderwood at Lockport:

Elderwood at Lockport is located in a park-like setting in the City of Lockport, near the historic Erie Canal and the renowned "Flight of Five" locks. This skilled nursing facility with a long tradition in Eastern Niagara County conveys a friendly, family-like atmosphere. A unit dedicated to rehab services features a spacious gym for physical, occupational and speech therapy. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood's personalized, structured Seasons Memory Care programs.

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.
• Respond immediately to residents' requests.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs.

Qualifications:

• Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• 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.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered without regard to disability, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, or other protected statuses.