CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pay: $17.85 - $21.33 / hour

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Elderwood at Lockport

Love Where You Work. Choose How You Work.

At Elderwood at Lockport, our CNAs are the heart of our care team. Whether you're looking for stability and consistency - or maximum flexibility - we offer options that fit your life.

Your Schedule Options:

Weekend Warrior Program (Premium Pay):
Shifts available between Friday 10:00pm - Monday 6:00am. Evenings or nights available
8-hour or 12-hour shifts | 24 hours per weekend
Perfect for CNAs who want weekdays free and a predictable, high-earning schedule.

Traditional Full-Time & Part-Time CNA Roles:
All shifts available with shift differentials up to $2.25/hour and the opportunity to participate in our +11% Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program.

Whether you're looking for a consistent weekend schedule or a traditional role with full benefits, Elderwood at Lockport has a path that fits your life.

One application. Multiple pathways.

Option 1: Join the Core Team at Elderwood at Lockport

Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to?

As a CNA at Lockport, 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 Lockport community

Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits Include:

• • Competitive pay

  • Shift differentials

  • Health, dental & vision insurance

  • Paid time off

  • 401(k)

  • Career growth pathways within Elderwood

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

  • Earn premium pay (shift differentials up to $3.00/hr depending on shift/day)

  • Work at Lockport and other Elderwood locations if desired

  • Gain exposure across facilities

  • 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.

Why Elderwood at Lockport?

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $17.85/hour, plus up to $3.00/hour shift differentials

• Boost Your Earnings: Earn 11% more with our Pay-in-Lieu of Benefits Program

• Full Suite of Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision plans

• Work-Life Balance: PTO & paid holidays

• Growth & Support: Tuition assistance and CNA career development

• Team Spirit: Employee referral bonuses

Your Career. Your Schedule. Your Impact.

Whether you want Stability, Benefits, Flexibility, or Premium per diem options You'll find it here.

Apply today and let us help you choose the path that fits you best.

(CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant):

• Direct and monitor the personal care duties carried out by Nursing Assistants of an assigned team.
• Report to Charge Nurse unusual symptoms, daily needs and progress of residents.
• Notify Charge Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs
• Follow the Profile of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of the Nursing Assistants in carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan.
• Responsible for responding immediately to residents' requests.
• Assist residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs.

(CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant):

• Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17 years of age.
• Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required. Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment or misappropriation of property.
• 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 towards residents
• Physical stamina for constant activity required.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.

• 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.

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.