CNA Training Track (Support Aide)

Salary

$19.25 / hour

Overview

Nurse Aide Trainee Program

Paid Nurse Aide Certification Program!

 

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Pay Rate: Starting at $19.25/hourStatus: Full-Time | Part-TimeNEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees

Ready to Launch Your Healthcare Career?

Have you always been a natural caregiver? Maybe you’re a nursing student, former CNA, Home Health Aide, or PCA looking to advance your skills and make a meaningful impact?Our PAID Nurse Aide Trainee Program at Elderwood of Uihlein is the perfect next step to gain hands-on experience and become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

 

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

 

About the Nurse Aide Trainee Program:

• The program runs three weeks, Monday through Friday, generally 7:00am–3:00pm (hours may vary)

• Weeks 1 & 2: Classroom instruction

• Week 3: Clinical hands-on training alongside licensed clinicians

• Upon successful completion, you’ll be certified as a CNA — your pay and status will be upgraded accordingly

• Elderwood covers your CNA certification exam fees and required onboarding (e.g., PPD test, physical exam)

• Until training begins, you’ll be assigned a trainee shift working under supervision to gain experience

 

 

Apply Today — start your journey to becoming a CNA with paid training and a supportive team by your side.Make a difference in the lives of seniors at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!

 

Responsibilities

CNA Training Track Responsibilities:

• Assist with resident transport to dining, activities, therapy, and treatment areas

• Make unoccupied beds and keep resident rooms tidy

• Help with dining services: passing trays, opening containers, and distributing supplemental nourishment

• Support informal activities on the nursing unit when time permits

• Provide fresh water to residents as directed

• Clean resident equipment and maintain neat common areas

• Observe and report any unusual incidents or resident needs to therapists or nurses

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Qualifications

CNA Training Track Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for ages 16-17
• No history of resident abuse, mistreatment, or property misappropriation
• Genuine interest in caregiving and a strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team environment

 

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.

Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value. Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services. At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service-we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.