CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

$20.15 - $32.06 / hour

CNA Pay Rate Range : $20.15 - $32.06 / hour PLUS experience credit! Earn more with experience!

CNA Per Diem Pay Rate - $22.15 / hour

NEW, Gas Allowance Benefit for Full and Part-time positions!

Ask us how to EARN 16% more through our pay in lieu of benefits program!

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking high quality, compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our FULL, PART -TIME and PER DIEM positions.

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Apply today! Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Benefits:

Gas Allowance Stipend
• Pay in lieu of benefits program for part time clinical staff - ask us how to earn 16% more!
• Newly, renovated building
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
• Weekday and Weekend Shift Differentials!
• Full Benefits Package
• Employee referral program

This position is located in Lake Placid, NY. , the home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Position Overview:

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood skilled nursing facilities (SNF). They are under the direction of a licensed nurse. State specific certification is required.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Qualifications:

• 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.