Seasons CNA

Elderwood; Town of Barton (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Seasons CNA to support residents in a skilled nursing and post-acute environment. The role emphasizes assisting with daily living activities, observing and reporting changes, and collaborating closely with nurses and rehabilitation professionals.

This position offers exposure to a clinically active setting, opportunities to develop observation and communication skills, and pathways for career growth within Elderwood, including tuition-reimbursement programs for

Qualifications

• Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families or agents; team mates and other departments required.
• Ability to read and understand task assignments, and to report verbally and record care in writing required.
• Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents required.

Responsibilities

• Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Activities of Daily Living including toileting, transferring, ambulation, eating assistance and clothing change.
• Respond promptly to residents' needs and requests.
• Assist residents with therapeutic and social activities designed to meet interests and support wellbeing.
• Assist with meal service as needed, feeding assistance if applicable.
• Provide mental stimulation for residents.
• Transport residents and encourage participation in social programming.
• Assist in completing the Seasons program calendar, daily attendance, and monthly resident progress forms.
• Notify Licensed Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs and follow care plans.
• Maintain facility standards for resident care and respect residents' rights and possessions.
• Report equipment issues or unsafe conditions to nurse in charge.
• Attend meetings and contribute ideas to improve care quality and efficiency.
• Adhere to Elderwood mission, policies and HIPAA.

Skills

Verbal communication

Read & follow tasks

Empathy & compassion

Education

18 years old

HS diploma or equivalent

State Nurse Aide Registry registered

Active registry with no findings

Experience with dementia population

Job description

Salary

$18.70 hourly - $22.24 hourly

Overview

Seasons CNA

Hiring Both Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Elderwood at Waverly

Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care

Local Opportunity. Meaningful Work. Room to Grow.

Seasons CNA Job Summary

The Seasons CNA assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing resident related support services as well as therapeutic and social programming to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents.

More Than Traditional Long-Term Care

Elderwood at Waverly is a 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 at Waverly

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.

Responsibilities

Seasons CNA Essential Job Functions

• Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Activities of Daily Living including but not limited to toileting, transferring, ambulation, eating assistance and clothing change.
• Responsible for responding immediately to residents' needs and requests.
• Assist residents with therapeutic and social activities/situations that are designed to appeal to his or her interests and enhance the resident’s highest practicable level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Assist with meal service as needed, feeding assistance (if applicable)
• Assist in providing appropriate mental stimulation for residents:
• Transport residents and encourage participation in residents’ social programming.
• Conduct informal programs on the neighborhoods when time permits or as assigned.
• Offer input and assist in completion of: Daily Seasons program calendar, daily attendance, and monthly resident progress forms.
• Notify Licensed Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs:
• Follow plan of care in daily interaction with residents and report changes, appropriately.
• Inform nurse after monitoring fluid intake and output and other services or tasks as assigned.
• Maintain facility standards for resident care by:
• Maintaining familiarity with and protecting rights of residents.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with respect and kindness by staff.
• Reporting to nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe conditions in room or unit area, or personal needs of residents.
• Showing respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an orderly and pleasant environment for residents during Seasons.
• Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
• Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

Seasons CNA Essential Educational Requirements and Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) years of age required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry required.
• Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.
• Experience with dementia population desired.

Seasons CNA Skills and Competencies

• Ability to verbally communicate well with residents; families or agents; team mates and other departments required.
• Ability to read and understand task assignments, and to report verbally and record care in writing required.
• Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents 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.