CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Local Opportunity. Big Impact.

Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Cheektowaga

New CNA Pay Rates:

• up to $27.00/hour including shift differentials and opportunities to opt out of benefits 

Maximize Your Earnings:

• Ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits!
•  Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and nights - up to $3.00/hour
•  Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem -  all shifts availble

Available CNA Shifts:

• Days: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Overnights: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Full-time, part-time, and Per Diem available

Why Choose Elderwood at Cheektowaga:

• Competitive Compensation Programs + Incentives 
• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus

Join a Team That Values Mutual Respect and Acountability:

• At Elderwood at Cheektowaga, we’re looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated CNAs to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunity, stability, and growth here.

Apply Today. We’re ready when you are.

What You’ll Do as a CNA at Elderwood - You will play a critical role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable, respected, and cared for every day.

• 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 your care team

(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.