Job Description

Salary: Pay: $17.00 - $20.62 / hour Overview:

Elderwood at Amherst is seeking a reliable and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). We are conveniently located at the intersection of Bailey Avenue & Eggert Road in Amherst, around the corner from University at Buffalo's South Campus.

Apply here for Full-time and & Part-time availability!

Other Perks include:

• Opt-out opportunity - earn 11% more if you waive medical and PTO! 
• Tuition Assistance Program for nursing aspirations
• Robust Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Plus EMPLOYER MATCHING 
• Free Uniforms
• Full suite of heath benefits (eligibility requirements apply)
• Shift Differentials for evenings and nights

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Position Overview:

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in our skilled nursing facility. They are under the direction of a licensed nurse. State specific certification is required.
• All shifts include every other weekend requirements

Responsibilities:

(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.

Qualifications:

(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.

EOE Statement: 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift, All shifts,

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