CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood Administrative Services; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents in a newly renovated facility. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a vital role in providing personal and nursing care, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our residents. This position offers flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities, along with competitive pay rates and a sign-on bonus. Experience the joy of making a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career in healthcare!

Benefits

Gas Allowance Stipend

Pay in lieu of benefits program

Tuition Assistance Program

Weekday and Weekend Shift Differentials

Full Benefits Package

Employee referral program

Sign-on Bonus for Full-time positions

Sign-on Bonus for Part-time positions

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old with a high school diploma preferred.
• Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and nursing care to meet residents' needs.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

Skills

Communication Skills

Caring Attitude

Supervisory Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

State Nurse Aide Registry

Job description

Salary

$19.75 - $28.21 / hour

Overview

CNA Pay Rate Range: $19.75 - $28.21 / hour PLUS experience credit! Earn more with experience! Sign-on Bonus for Full and Part-time positions!

CNA Per Diem Pay Rate - $21.75 / hour

CNA Sign-on Bonus - $2000 for FT and $1000 for PT positions

NEW, Gas Allowance Benefit for Full and Part-time positions!

Ask us how to EARN 16% more through our pay in lieu of benefits program!

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking high quality, compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our FULL, PART-TIME and PER DIEM positions.

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Apply today! Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Benefits:

• Gas Allowance Stipend
• Pay in lieu of benefits program for part time clinical staff - ask us how to earn 16% more!
• Newly renovated building
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
• Weekday and Weekend Shift Differentials!
• Full Benefits Package
• Employee referral program

This position is located in Lake Placid, NY, the home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - 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.

Responsibilities

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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.
• Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.
• Assist residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs.

Qualifications

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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.