CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for Full, Part-time & Per Diem positions!

Be the reason someone feels safe, seen, and cared for.

At Elderwood, being a CNA is more than a job - it’s the work that defines someone’s day. You are the person who notices the small changes. The one who brings comfort, dignity, and human connection into every interaction.

If you take pride in caring for others and want to be part of a team that truly values what you do, we want to meet you.

Whether you’re looking for stability and consistency - or maximum flexibility - we offer options that fit your life. We are hiring:

Full-Time CNAs (benefit eligible)

Part-Time CNAs (benefit eleigble)

Per Diem CNAs through Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS)

One application. Multiple pathways.

Option 1: Join the Core Team at Elderwood at Ticonderoga

Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to? As a CNA on a Core Team, you’ll:

Provide compassionate ADL support

Build meaningful resident relationships

Work alongside a stable, collaborative nursing team

Be part of a facility rooted in the local community

Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits Include

• Gas Allowance Benefit!

Competitive pay +

• shift differentials

• Access to Compensation Programs like Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits to EARN maximum dollar

Access to a Comprehensive Health package: Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO - Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Matching

Access to Tuition Assistance Programs: Advance your career from CNA LPN

• RN (now incudes MSNs)

Option 2: Prefer Flexibility? Work Per Diem with ESS

Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is our internal clinical float pool designed for experienced CNAs who want flexibility and premium opportunities. Through ESS, you can:

Choose per diem scheduling

• Shift differentials up to $3.00/hr depending on shift/day

Work at multiple Elderwood locations if desired

Gain exposure across facilities, leaders, teammates, and environments.

Maintain preferred status for internal career growth

ESS

Requirements

Current NYS CNA certification

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

Commitment to

4 shifts per month

At least 2 weekend shifts monthly

2 major holidays per year

Ideal for CNAs who want control over their schedule without leaving the Elderwood network.

Make a Difference Every Shift.

This is hands-on work that matters - to residents, families, and your team.

If you take pride in what you do and want to work in a supportive environment, apply today.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as CNA with Elderwood

Assist residents with activities of daily living based on individual needs and plans of care

Support bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility, positioning, and other personal-care needs

Respond promptly and respectfully to resident requests

Observe residents closely and report changes in condition, behavior, comfort, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning to the nurse

Support rehabilitation and mobility goals as directed by the care team

Help maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and respectful resident environment

Communicate clearly with nurses, rehabilitation professionals, residents, families, and fellow CNAs

Follow infection-prevention, safety, documentation, and resident-rights requirements

Contribute to a team culture built on mutual respect, reliability, communication, and accountability

Qualifications

What You’ll Need as a CNA with Elderwood

Current registration on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry, with no findings or convictions involving resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of property

Must be at least 17 years old

Employment certificate or permit if 17 years old

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous training or work experience in a geriatric setting preferred

A caring, patient, and respectful approach to residents

Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors

Ability to work collaboratively and follow established plans of care and clinical direction

Physical stamina for an active, hands-on resident-care position

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication

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.