CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Pay Rate Range: Up to $24.67 per hour.
Pay In Lieu Earn 10% More!

Salary: Up to $24.67 per hour.

At Elderwood, being a CNA is more than a job – it’s the work that defines someone’s day. You are the person who notices the small changes and brings comfort, dignity, and human connection into every interaction. If you take pride in caring for others and want to be part of a team that truly values what you do, we want to meet you.

We are hiring for positions that fit different lifestyles: full‑time, part‑time, and per diem opportunities.

• Full‑Time CNAs (benefit eligible)
• Part‑Time CNAs (benefit eligible)
• Per Diem CNAs through Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS)

Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to? As a CNA on a core team, 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 local community

Full‑Time & Part‑Time Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay + shift differentials
• $3,000 sign‑on bonus for new full‑time CNAs and up to a $1,000 sign‑on bonus for part‑time CNAs
• Access to Compensation Programs such as Pay‑In‑Lieu of Benefits for maximum dollar earnings
• Access to a comprehensive health package: medical, dental, vision
• PTO – Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Access to tuition assistance programs to advance your career from CNA → LPN → RN (now including MSNs)

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
• Receive shift differentials up to $3.00 per hour depending on shift/day
• Work at multiple Elderwood locations if desired
• Gain exposure across facilities, leaders, teammates, and environments
• Maintain preferred status for internal career growth

• Current CNA certification
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
• Commitment to at least 4 shifts per month, at least 2 weekend shifts per month, and 2 major holidays per year
• Ideal for CNAs who want control over their schedule without leaving the Elderwood network

You will play a critical role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable, respected, and cared for each 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

• Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Employment certificate/permit required for 17‑year‑olds
• Registration in the state nurse aide registry (CNA) required; active 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 toward residents
• Physical stamina for constant activity required
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence
• Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors; employee must read, write, speak, and understand English 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.