Returning Candidate? Log back in! CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Posted Date 7 hours ago(9/6/2025 5:09 PM) Requisition ID 2025-33444 # of Openings 8 Area of Interest Nursing Company Elderwood Location Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Position Type Regular Full-Time Salary $20.15 - $32.06 / hour Salary $20.15 - $32.06 / hour Overview Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

 

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Pay Range:

$20.15 – $32.06/hour – Earn more with experience!

Per Diem Rate: $22.15/hour

Ask us how to earn 16% more with our Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program!

Status: Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem

Why Join Elderwood?

We’re not just offering a job — we’re inviting you to build a career filled with purpose, compassion, and growth.
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Elderwood, you’ll be a vital member of a supportive care team, making a lasting difference in the lives of our residents and their families every single day.

What We Offer:

NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time positions

Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program (earn 16% more!)

Shift Differentials for weekdays and weekends

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)

Tuition Assistance Program for clinical career tracks

Newly renovated building in a scenic Lake Placid setting

Employee referral bonus program

Supportive team that values your role in resident care

 

Is This Role Right for You?

We’re looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, patient, and respectful

Dependable, team-oriented, and detail-driven

Physically active and able to assist with lifting and movement

Passionate about elder care and helping others thrive

Responsibilities

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities:

Provide direct personal and nursing care under the direction of licensed nursing staff

Support residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, mobility, and meals

Monitor and report changes in resident condition to the charge nurse

Respond promptly and compassionately to resident requests

Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment

Collaborate with other CNAs and nursing staff to carry out care plans

Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and comfort

Qualifications

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Qualifications:

Must be at least 17 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Employment Certificate/Permit required if under 18

Registered with the NYS Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) – Active status with no findings of resident abuse, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property

Prior training and work experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills required

Must demonstrate a caring and respectful attitude toward residents

Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel

Physical stamina and ability to perform constant activity

Must be able to perform duties to established standards of excellence

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. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
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