CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + shift differentials

Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits program

Health package: Medical, Dental,Vision

PTO - Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Matching

Tuition Assistance: CNA → LPN → RN

Job summary

Elderwood at Lockport offers CNA positions with competitive pay up to $26.00/hour, including experience credit and pay-in-lieu of benefits premium. We have Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem CNAs available, with options to join the core team or ESS per diem track for flexible scheduling.

Join a local team that values compassionate care, resident connection, and a strong nursing team. Benefit from stability, community roots, and opportunities for career growth within Elderwood.

Qualifications

• Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• English language literacy at intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
• Provide compassionate, hands-on care aligned with each resident’s care plan
• Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff
• Support residents’ emotional well-being and engagement
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and your care team

Skills

ADL support

Compassionate care

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

NYS CNA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

• up to $26.00 / hour including experience credit, shift differentials, and pay-in-lieu of benefits premium

up to $26.00 / hour

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Elderwood at Lockport

New CNA Pay Rates

• up to $26.00 / hour including experience credit, shift differentials, and pay-in-lieu of benefits premium
• Full-Time, Part-Time - CNA roles available

Be the reason someone feels safe, seen, and cared for. At Elderwood, being a CNA is more than a job - it's the work that defines someone's day. You are the person who notices the small changes. The one who brings comfort, dignity, and human connection into every interaction.

If you take pride in caring for others and want to be part of a team that truly values what you do, we want to meet you.

Whether You’re Looking For Stability And Consistency - Or Maximum Flexibility - We Offer Options That Fit Your Life. We Are Hiring

• Full-Time CNAs (benefit eligible)
• Part-Time CNAs (benefit eligible)
• Per Diem CNAs through Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS)

One application. Multiple pathways.

Option 1: Join the Core Team at Elderwood:

Looking For Consistency, Routine, And a Team You Can Truly Belong To? As a CNA On a Core Team, You’ll

• Provide compassionate ADL support
• Build meaningful resident relationships
• Work alongside a stable, collaborative nursing team
• Be part of a facility rooted in the local community

Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits Include

• Competitive pay + shift differentials
• Access to Compensation Programs like Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits to EARN maximum dollar
• Access to a Comprehensive Health package: Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Access to Tuition Assistance Programs: Advance your career from CNA → LPN → RN (now incudes MSNs)

Option 2: Prefer Flexibility? Work Per Diem with ESS

• Choose per diem scheduling
• Shift differentials up to $3.00/hr depending on shift/day
• Work at multiple Elderwood locations if desired
• Gain exposure across facilities, leaders, teammates, and environments.
• Maintain preferred status for internal career growth

ESS Requirements

• Current NYS CNA certification
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
• Commitment to:
  • 4 shifts per month
  • At least 2 weekend shifts monthly
  • 2 major holidays per year
• Ideal for CNAs who want control over their schedule without leaving the Elderwood network.

Build Your Nursing Career Close to Home

Elderwood at Lockport is conveniently located for CNAs throughout Lockport, Gasport, Middleport, Newfane, Wilson, Royalton, Niagara Falls, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Sanborn, North Tonawanda, and Amherst.

Join a local nursing team committed to clinical quality, professional development, and consistent resident-centered care.

Make a Difference Every Shift.

This is hands-on work that matters - to residents, families, and your team.

If you take pride in what you do and want to work in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a CNA at Elderwoo - You will play a critical role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable, respected, and cared for every day.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
• Provide compassionate, hands-on care aligned with each resident’s care plan
• Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff
• Support residents’ emotional well-being and engagement
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and your care team

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. 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.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.