Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood Staffing Solutions Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour Overview If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the BEST at what you do, come work at Elderwood Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is looking to hire experienced and flexible Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our elite clinical network in our per diem pool What ESS Can Offer You: Flexible scheduling through Per Diem employment opportunities. Premium pay with shift differentials, up to $3.00/hr (depending on shift time & day of week). Opportunity to showcase your skill set to at Multiple Locations. On-site Training and Orientation. Opportunities for Career Growth. Preferred Status' for Promotions to Reach Your Career Goals. ESS Requirements: Current NYS License/Certificate Clinical Staff must have a minimum of 2 years' experience to be eligible for employment. Scheduling Requirements: 4 shifts monthly, out of 4 shifts at least 2 worked on weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday), & 2 major holidays per year. Locations YOU could work at: Western New York: Amherst, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lancaster, Lockport, Tonawanda, West Seneca, Wheatfield, & Williamsville. Central New York: Brockport, Fairport, Greece, & Liverpool. Southern Tier New York: Hornell, Waverly, & Vestal. North Country New York: Colonie, Lake Placid, North Creek, & Ticonderoga. Other States: Burlington, VT & Wakefield, RI. Why Elderwood? At Elderwood, our mission is people caring for people. Our values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect & excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players but also for our valued employees. Established in 1978, Elderwood has grown to become the largest network of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living communities in Western New York. With over 40 facilities and 5,000 employees, Elderwood is well known and highly regarded by the communities that each location serves. As an Elderwood employee, you'll have all the tools, training and resources you need to succeed. Flexibility for your life, when you need it most. Responsibilities Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties: Direct and monitor the personal care duties carried out by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) of an assigned team. Report to nurse on duty unusual symptoms, daily needs and progress of residents. Notify nurse on duty of changes in residents' conditions or needs Follow the Profile of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of the Nursing Assistants (CNA) 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. Required to float to at least 2 of our locations of your choice Qualifications Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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. 2 years of working experience with your active State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) required. Training and CNA 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.