CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

401(k) with Employer Matching

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO - Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Elderwood is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our dedicated care team in New York. You will assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at every shift.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, clear communication, and collaboration with a stable nursing team on site. We value consistency and flexibility, offering full-time and part-time pathways with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current registration on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry, with no findings or convictions involving resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of property
• Must be at least 17 years old
• Employment certificate or permit if 17 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous training or work experience in a geriatric setting preferred
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach to residents
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow established plans of care and clinical direction
• Physical stamina for an active, hands‑on resident‑care position
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living based on individual needs and plans of care
• Support bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility, positioning, and other personal-care needs
• Respond promptly and respectfully to resident requests
• Observe residents closely and report changes in condition, behavior, comfort, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning to the nurse
• Support rehabilitation and mobility goals as directed by the care team
• Help maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and respectful resident environment
• Communicate clearly with nurses, rehabilitation professionals, residents, families, and fellow CNAs
• Follow infection-prevention, safety, documentation, and resident-rights requirements
• Contribute to a team culture built on mutual respect, reliability, communication, and accountability

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

NYS Nurse Aide Registry registration

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Elderwood

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.

Salary

$17.00 / hr - $20.62 / hr

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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 eleigble)

One application. Multiple pathways.

Join The Core Team At Elderwood

We are also proud to offer Tro-Care Scholarship Opportunities, providing eligible team members with support toward continued education and professional growth within the healthcare field.

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)

Make a Difference Every Shift.

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

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as CNA with Elderwood:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living based on individual needs and plans of care
• Support bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility, positioning, and other personal-care needs
• Respond promptly and respectfully to resident requests
• Observe residents closely and report changes in condition, behavior, comfort, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning to the nurse
• Support rehabilitation and mobility goals as directed by the care team
• Help maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and respectful resident environment
• Communicate clearly with nurses, rehabilitation professionals, residents, families, and fellow CNAs
• Follow infection-prevention, safety, documentation, and resident-rights requirements
• Contribute to a team culture built on mutual respect, reliability, communication, and accountability

Qualifications

What You’ll Need as a CNA with Elderwood:

• Current registration on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry, with no findings or convictions involving resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of property
• Must be at least 17 years old
• Employment certificate or permit if 17 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous training or work experience in a geriatric setting preferred
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach to residents
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow established plans of care and clinical direction
• Physical stamina for an active, hands‑on resident‑care position
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication

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.