Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Elderwood Staffing Solutions (WNY)

$19.00 - $25.05 / Hour

Flexibility for your life, for when you need it the most.

 

Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our clinical network in our new, reimagined Float Pool at Elderwood.

 

We’re looking for confident clinical staff that are ready to service our residents and strengthen staffing across our Western New York communities.

 

Are you looking for flexibility in your scheduling and to explore different facilities that vary in census and acuity levels all while having the security of building a monthly schedule that works for you? Elderwood Staffing Solutions can offer that all to you! With Full Time, Part Time, or Per Diem assignments, you have opportunities to work at buildings with census levels starting at 84 residents and up to as high as 191 residents.

 

Why Elderwood?

 

• At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our valued employees.
• Established in 1978, Elderwood has grown to become the largest network of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living communities in Western New York. With over 40 facilities and 5,000 employees, Elderwood is well known and highly regarded by the communities that each location serves.
• As an Elderwood employee, you’ll have all the tools, training and resources you need to succeed. 

 

What ESS Can Offer You:

 

• Premium pay with shift differentials.
• Full or Part Time Facility Assignments (typically 1 month in duration per assignment) OR Per Diem Shifts (at least 4-shift per month minimum).
• Opportunity to Complete Assignments at Multiple WNY Skilled Nursing Locations.
• On-site Training and Orientation.
• Opportunities for Career Growth.
• Preferred Status’ for Promotions to Reach Your Career Goals.

 

WNY Skilled Nursing Locations:

 

• Amherst                              Elderwood at Amherst                4459 Bailey Avenue
• Cheektowaga                   Elderwood at Cheektowaga       225 Bennett Road
• Grand Island                     Elderwood at Grand Island        2850 Grand Island Blvd.
• Hamburg                            Elderwood at Hamburg                5775 Maelou Drive
• Lancaster                          Elderwood at Lancaster               1818 Como Park Blvd.
• Lockport                             Elderwood at Lockport                  104 Old Niagara Road
• Wheatfield                         Elderwood at Wheatfield              2600 Niagara Falls Blvd.
• Williamsville                     Elderwood at Williamsville          200 Bassett Road

 

ESS Requirements:

 

• Current NYS License/Certificate
• Clinical Staff must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience to be eligible for employment.
• Part Time (22.5 Hours) - Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts within a four-week period and 2 Holidays per year.
• Full Time (37.5 Hours) - Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts within a four-week period and 3 Holidays per year. 
• Per Diem - At least 4 Shifts per month, which includes 1 weekend Shift, unless otherwise determined by the program manager: 1 Holiday per year.

 

ESS Position Opportunities for Facility Assignments:

• HHA/PCA
• CNA
• LPN
• LPN Supervisor
• RN
• RN Supervisor
• MDS Coordinator
• RN Educator
• RN Unit Manager
• ADON
• DON

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties: 

• Direct and monitor the personal care duties carried out by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) of an assigned team.
• Report to nurse on duty unusual symptoms, daily needs and progress of residents.
• Notify nurse on duty of changes in residents’ conditions or needs
• Follow the Profile of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of the Nursing Assistants (CNA) 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.
• Required to float to at-least 2 of our locations of your choice

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Qualifications: 

• Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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 CNA 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.

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.