CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time

Company: Elderwood at Amherst
Location: North Tonawanda
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

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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.

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  We are hiring CNAs for all 3 shifts: Days, Evenings & Overnights
• Full Time, Part Time, & Per Diem opportunities are available
• Benefits available for those that qualify (even part-timers qualify if minimum hours are met!)
• Shift Differentials for Evening & Overnight Shifts
• Thinking about Nursing School? Tap into our Tuition Assistance ProgramsCERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) POSITION OVERVIEW:
  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) 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.
  • Shift Details:
    • Days: 6a-2p
    • Evenings: 2p-10p
    • Overnights: 10-6aEmployee Perks!: 12 hour shifts, 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Close to thruway entrances/exits, Conveniently located on a bus route, Dramatically Increased Wages!, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Quiet suburban neighborhood, Relaxing employee lounge with free iced/hot coffee, Strong leadership, Substantial employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program 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.Qualifications:
        • Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent 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.
          Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.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.

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