Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Not yet certified? Ask us about our PAID CNA Training Program!
Start your career in healthcare with full support — we’ll train you to become a CNA and get you working in a role that makes a real difference.
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
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
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.
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is a 156 bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) providing comprehensive,personalized orthopedic,cardiac and post-surgical rehab programs,including physical,occupational,and speech therapy. Our services include Subacute Care and Rehabilitation,Palliative Care,Respite Care and Seasons Memory Care.
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.