Job Description

Overview: CNA Per Diem Pay Rate: $20.46 / hour Elderwood at Ticonderoga now accepting CNA PER DIEM applications. Minimum requirement includes two (2) shifts per month with one of those shifts being a weekend pick-up. This position is located in Ticonderoga NY. in the heart of the Adirondacks. Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking high quality compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to be on the front lines making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our PER DIEM positions. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Position Overview: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in our skilled nursing facility. They are under the direction of a licensed nurse. State specific certification is required. Shift Options: Days Evenings Overnights Join Our Team: Join our strong and growing company today! Employee Perks!: Dramatically Increased Wages! Responsibilities: (CNA) 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. Qualifications: (CNA) Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred 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. Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination. 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. Salary: $20.46 / hour