CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

Join Our Team at Elderwood at Amherst! Make a Big Impact as a CNA – Full‑Time & Part‑Time Positions Available. Must be CNA Certified!

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 a resident’s day. You notice the small changes, bring comfort, dignity, and human connection to 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) and Part‑Time CNAs (benefit eligible). One application. Multiple pathways.

Competitive Pay & Benefits : Standard Rate: $17.00/hr – $20.62/hr (depending on experience); Opt‑Out Premium Rate: $18.70/hr – $22.68/hr (ask how to earn a premium rate when opting out of elective benefits); Shift Differentials – $2.00/hr for weekday evenings, $3.00/hr for weekend evenings, $0.75/hr for overnight shifts.

Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to? As a CNA on the Core Team, you’ll provide compassionate ADL support, build meaningful resident relationships, work alongside a stable, collaborative nursing team, and be part of a locally rooted facility.

Full‑Time & Part‑Time Benefits Include : competitive pay + shift differentials; compensation programs like Pay‑In‑Lieu of Benefits to maximize dollar earnings; comprehensive health package (Medical, Dental, Vision); PTO; 401(k) with employer matching; tuition assistance programs to advance your career from CNA to LPN, RN (now includes MSNs).

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

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Provide compassionate, hands‑on care aligned with each resident’s care plan.
• Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Support residents’ emotional well‑being and engagement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and the care team.

Qualifications

• Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17‑year‑olds.
• Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required.
• 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 toward residents.
• Physical stamina for constant activity required.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English at an intermediate or advanced level.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.