CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood•City of Lockport, NY

2d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Elderwood at Lockport Love Where You Work. Choose How You Work. At Elderwood at Hamburg, our CNAs are the heart of our care team. 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) Per Diem CNAs through Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) One application. Multiple pathways. Option 1: Join the Core Team at Elderwood at Lockport Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to? As a CNA at Lockport, 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 Lockport community Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits Include: Competitive pay Shift differentials Health, dental & vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) Career growth pathways within Elderwood Option 2: Prefer Flexibility? Work Per Diem with ESS Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is our internal clinical float pool designed for experienced CNAs who want flexibility and premium opportunities. Through ESS, you can: Choose per diem scheduling Earn premium pay (shift differentials up to $3.00/hr depending on shift/day) Work at Lockport and other Elderwood locations if desired Gain exposure across facilities 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. Why Elderwood at Lockport? Competitive Pay: Starting at $17.85/hour, plus up to $3.00/hour shift differentials Boost Your Earnings: Earn 11% more with our Pay-in-Lieu of Benefits Program Full Suite of Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision plans Work-Life Balance: PTO & paid holidays Growth & Support: Tuition assistance and CNA career development Team Spirit: Employee referral bonuses Your Career. Your Schedule. Your Impact. Whether you want Stability, Benefits, Flexibility, or Premium per diem options You’ll find it here. Apply today and let us help you choose the path that fits you best.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

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.