CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

$20.74 - 24.67 / hour

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Pay Rate Range: $20.74 - $24.67 / hour

Position Overview:
Elderwood is seeking kind, collaborative, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our clinical team. CNAs provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood skilled nursing facilities (SNF). They work under the direction of a licensed nurse. State-specific certification is required.

Elderwood Benefits for CNAs (must qualify):

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus

• 401K with Employer Matching

• PTO & Holiday Package

• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Shift Differentials

• Other Compensation Programs

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 Nursing Assistants in carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan.

• Respond immediately to residents' requests.

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs.

CNA Qualifications:

• Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Employment Certificate/Permit required for individuals 17 years of age.

• Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required. Must be active on the 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.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Caring and respectful attitude towards residents.

• Physical stamina for constant activity required.

• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and clear communication, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or 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.