CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pay: $17.00 - $20.62 / hour

Join Our Team at Elderwood at Amherst!

Make a Big Impact as a CNA – Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

 

At Elderwood at Amherst, we’re looking for compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide exceptional care and make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunity, stability, and growth with us!

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Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Base Pay Range:

  • $17.00/hr to $20.62/hr (depending on experience)

• Opt Out of Benefits (Pay-in-Lieu Program):

  • $18.87/hr to $22.91/hr

• Generous Shift Differentials:

  • $2.00/hr for weekday evenings, $3.00/hr for weekend evenings

  • $0.75/hr for overnight shifts

Available Shifts

• Days: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Overnights: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Why Choose Elderwood at Amherst?

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development

• Stable Hours: Consistent shifts to help balance your work and personal life

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, and more

• Additional Incentives: Employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more

Join a Supportive Team

At Elderwood at Amherst, you’ll be part of a collaborative, respectful team that values your skills and dedication to exceptional care.

Apply Today – We’re Ready When You Are!

(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.