CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Cheektowaga SNF; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a 172-bed skilled nursing community in Cheektowaga, NY, seeking compassionate CNAs to provide hands-on care and support daily living activities for residents.

CNAs will observe and report changes, assist with mobility, and collaborate with nurses and rehab staff in a post-acute setting. Full-time, part-time, and every-other-weekend options.

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

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

NYS Nurse Aide Registry certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

Up to $27.00 / hour

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: various shifts available

Reporting Category: CNA/LNA

Overview

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood at Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga, NY

Local Opportunity. Meaningful Work. Room to Grow.

At Elderwood at Cheektowaga, CNAs do more than complete a list of daily tasks. You are often the person who notices the small changes, provides reassurance during a difficult day, helps someone regain confidence, and makes sure residents feel known, respected, and comfortable.

We are seeking kind, dependable, and collaborative Certified Nursing Assistants to provide hands‑on care in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. Whether you are beginning your CNA career or bringing years of experience, you can build meaningful relationships, strengthen your clinical observation skills, and contribute to a team where communication and accountability matter.

CNA Pay and Scheduling

Potential earnings of up to $27.00 per hour, based on experience and including applicable shift differentials and opportunities for eligible employees to elect premium pay in place of certain benefits.

Maximize Your Earnings

• Shift differentials for qualifying evening, weekend, and overnight hours - up to $3.00 per hour
• Additional premium-pay opportunities for eligible employees who opt out of certain elective benefits
• Full-time, part-time, and every-other-weekend scheduling options

Ask our recruitment team to explain the available compensation programs and how your experience, shift, schedule, and benefit elections may affect your individual rate.

Available Shifts

• Days: 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Evenings: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
• Overnights: 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

More Than Traditional Long-Term Care

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a 172-bed skilled nursing community serving long-term residents, individuals with memory-care needs, and short-stay rehabilitation patients transitioning from hospital to home.

Our clinical teams care for individuals recovering from illness, injury, surgery, orthopedic procedures, and cardiac conditions. Facility capabilities include IV therapy, PICC-line management, wound‑vac therapy, complex wound and ostomy care, enteral feeding, and dialysis coordination.

As a CNA, you will not be responsible for performing licensed‑nursing treatments. You will play an essential role in the care team by assisting with daily needs, observing and reporting changes, supporting mobility and recovery goals, and communicating closely with nurses and rehabilitation professionals.

This is a strong environment for CNAs who want exposure to a clinically active post‑acute setting while developing the observation, communication, and resident‑care skills that create a strong foundation for continued healthcare growth.

Build a Healthcare Career at Elderwood

A CNA position can be both meaningful work today and the beginning of a longer healthcare career.

At Elderwood, CNAs gain valuable experience working directly with residents, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and clinical leaders. Tuition‑reimbursement programs are available to help eligible employees pursue additional education and future opportunities.

Whether you want to become a stronger and more experienced CNA or eventually pursue a career as an LPN, RN, educator, or nurse leader, Elderwood offers an environment where your growth can be recognized and supported.

Build Your CNA Career Close to Home

Elderwood at Cheektowaga offers a convenient healthcare opportunity for CNAs throughout Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Depew, Lancaster, Sloan, South Buffalo, and Buffalo's eastern neighborhoods.

Located near I‑90 and accessible from Route 33 and other major local corridors, the facility may also be within a practical commute of Lackawanna, Williamsville, Amherst, Clarence, Elma, Alden, Orchard Park, and surrounding Erie County communities.

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.