CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Requisition ID


2026-36370

# of Openings


5

Area of Interest


Nursing

Company


Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Lancaster

Position Type


Regular Full-Time

Shift


all shifts, every other weekend required

Salary


up to $20.62 / hour

Reporting Category


CNA/LNA

Salary

up to $20.62 / hour

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Elderwood at Lancaster | Lancaster, New York

New Leadership. Strong Support. A Team Ready to Move Forward.

Elderwood at Lancaster is building new momentum under an engaged leadership team - and we are looking for compassionate, dependable CNAs who want to be part of it.

Here, you will be supported by facility nursing leadership and a broader corporate clinical team committed to clear communication, consistent standards, and helping employees succeed. Whether you are an experienced CNA or beginning your clinical career, you will have leaders who listen, provide direction, and recognize the importance of the care you deliver every day.

New CNA Pay Rates

Earn up to $20.62 per hour

• Experienced CNAs may qualify for additional earning opportunities

• Ask how you may earn an additional 10% of your base rate by opting out of certain elective benefits

• $5 shift differential for evening shifts

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Available CNA Shifts

• Days: 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

• Evenings: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

• Overnights: 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

Build Your Clinical Career Close to Home

Elderwood at Lancaster is conveniently located for CNAs throughout Lancaster, Depew, Cheektowaga, Sloan, Elma, Marilla, Alden, Clarence, Harris Hill, Akron, Darien Center, Corfu, Pembroke, Batavia, and the surrounding eastern Erie and western Genesee County communities.

You can build a meaningful clinical career close to home while working with a team focused on resident-centered care, employee development, mutual respect, and accountability.

What You Can Expect

• An engaged leadership team focused on creating a positive, well-supported work environment

• Accessible nursing leaders who provide guidance, communication, and clinical support

• Partnership with experienced facility and corporate clinical resources

• Opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills and continue growing with Elderwood

• Meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers

What You'll Bring - We are looking for CNAs who:

• Provide personal, respectful, and compassionate care

• Bring a dependable, team-first attitude to every shift

• Communicate openly and professionally

• Accept feedback and take pride in continuing to learn

• Support coworkers when help is needed

• Understand that accountability and kindness belong together

• Want to contribute to a stronger nursing team and a positive resident experience

Your Work Matters Here

CNAs are at the center of the resident experience. At Elderwood at Lancaster, you will have the opportunity to join a team moving forward with new leadership, strong clinical support, and a renewed focus on communication, teamwork, and quality care.

If you are ready to bring compassion, reliability, and the right attitude to a team that is ready to support you, we would like to meet you.

Apply today. We're ready when you are.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do as a CNA:

• Lead by example while directing and monitoring the personal-care responsibilities completed by Nursing Assistants on your assigned team.

• Observe residents closely and promptly report changes in condition, unusual symptoms, daily needs, and progress to the Charge Nurse.

• Follow each resident's individualized care plan and help ensure assigned care is completed accurately, consistently, and respectfully.

• Respond promptly to residents' requests and communicate concerns to the appropriate nursing team member.

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living according to their individual needs and plan of care.

• Promote residents' comfort, safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life through attentive, compassionate care.

• Work closely with nurses and fellow Nursing Assistants to maintain clear communication and continuity of care throughout the shift.

• Contribute to a supportive, accountable team environment by helping coworkers and raising concerns when additional assistance is needed.

Qualifications

What You'll Need as CNA:

Required

• Must be at least 17 years old. Candidates who are 17 must provide the required Employment Certificate or Permit.

• Active registration with the State Nurse Aide Registry, with no findings or convictions related to resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of property.

• A caring, patient, and respectful approach to working with residents.

• Ability to guide and work effectively with other nursing personnel.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities consistently and according to established standards of care.

• Physical stamina to meet the demands of an active, resident-care position.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level to support resident safety, effective teamwork, and clear communication with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Training or work experience in a geriatric, skilled nursing, or long-term care setting.

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.