CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

$17 -$23/Hour

Elderwood at Cheektowaga Skilled Nursing Facility is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants to join our clinical team! 

 

Shift Differentials for evenings, nights & weekends: up to $3.00 / Hour 

Currently Hiring

Days 6 AM - 2 PM - every other weekend, or part-time 3 days/week (22.5 hours)

Evenings 2 PM - 10 PM - every other weekend or 2 or 3 shifts/week, or full-time 5 days/week (37.5 hours)

Additional Elderwood Benefits as a CNA (must qualify):

Tuition Reimbursement Programs 

Employee Referral Bonus

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package 

Full Suite of affordable Health Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision

 

If you are not yet a CNA and are looking for CNA training, please note that our facility is not currently hosting CNA classes. You must have a valid CNA certification to qualify for this position at Elderwood at Cheektowaga. 

(CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant):

• 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.

(CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant):

• 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.

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.