CNA / Transport Driver

$21.00 - $23.00 / Hourly

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Transportation Driver

Location: Elderwood at North Creek – North Creek, NY
Pay Range: $21.00 – $23.00 / hour + $1.35/ hour stipend!
Job Type: Full-Time

Apply Today for a Dual-Impact Role with Elderwood at North Creek!

Are you a compassionate CNA who enjoys both hands-on care and being on the move? This unique hybrid role combines meaningful resident care with transportation responsibilities—allowing you to make a difference both inside and outside the facility.

 

Not yet certified? Ask us about our PAID CNA Training Program—we’ll support you every step of the way toward certification and a rewarding career in healthcare.

Why Join Elderwood at North Creek?

• Weekly Pay
• Competitive wages based on your experience + $1.35/ hour stipend!
• Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program – earn an additional 10%!
• Full suite of benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (if eligible)
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Pension Plan through 1199 SEIU
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS for quality care and staffing

 

Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS!
Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing, and high standards in safety and health outcomes. When you join our team, you become part of a facility that residents and families trust.

Position Overview

In this hybrid role, you will serve as both a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Transportation Driver, supporting the overall well-being of our residents. You’ll provide essential daily care while also ensuring safe and reliable transportation to and from medical appointments and facility transfers.

 

 

 

Make a difference every day — apply now and join the Elderwood at North Creek family, where your skills and compassion help improve the lives of those we serve.

 

CNA 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.

Transportation Driver Responsibilities

• Drive responsibly and safely in order to ensure passenger safety and minimize damage or excessive wear and tear on facility vehicle; convey any mechanical problems identified with facility vehicle to the Transportation Services Coordinator as soon as possible.

• Ensure vehicle is in safe operating condition (e.g. fuel, wash, tires, and inspection); notify Transportation Services Coordinator when vehicle needs service.

• Comply at all times with the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws, NYS regulations contained in Article 19A, and Woodmark Transportation Manual.

• Ensure passengers are safely assisted and secured in the vehicle before departing for destination.

• Ensure safe transport of resident, personal belongings, and medical equipment to destination, as requested by resident.

• Notify family member or contact of new resident transfer.

• Notify the pick up and destination location of the time of arrival.

CNA/ Transport Driver Qualifications:

• Twenty One (21) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalency 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 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.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a driving related position.
• Valid New York Class A, B, OR C (CDL) License with passenger endorsement. Must be clean driving record with no violations (zero points) and no accidents in the previous 36 months. Any violation is subject to individual review and subject to termination or disqualification to drive on behalf of the Company.
• Initial and continuous compliance with Article 19-A of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, which includes among other things, investigation of prior employment, prior and ongoing driving record, penal law convictions and continually passing the medical examinations, required drug testing, vision and hearing tests required pursuant to New York State regulations.
• Knowledge of local roadways and directions, which encompass driving routes.
• Knowledge of fleet vehicles and all handicap equipment including operational and safety procedures.
• Understanding of the rights and needs of transit disabled passengers.

 

• 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.