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Post Acute Partners lists this CNA Training Track (Support Aide) opportunity in ticonderoga, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Support Aide – Paid CNA Training ProgramSalary: $18.50/hourLocation: Elderwood at Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, New York, in the heart of the AdirondacksStarting Pay: $18.50/hourPaid Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program! Start your healthcare career while you earn a paycheck.Have you always been a natural caregiver? Maybe you're a nursing student, former CNA, HHA, PCA, or simply someone who wants to build a rewarding career helping others.At Elderwood at Ticonderoga, you don't need to already be a CNA to get started.Our CNA Training Track (Support Aide) gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside our clinical team while preparing to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.And the best part? Your training is paid.You'll start as a Support Aide at $18.50/hour, gain valuable experience with our residents, and be placed into the next available Nurse Aide Training Program. Successfully complete the program and certification process, and your status and pay will be upgraded to CNA.Why Join Elderwood at Ticonderoga?Paid CNA Training Program$18.50/hour while working as a Support AidePaid training hours — you'll be clocked in and earning while you learnGas Allowance StipendPay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits Program for eligible part-time clinical staff — ask us how you can earn 10% moreIncreased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Career TracksAsk HR about our School Partner Programs for additional tuition supportShift DifferentialsFull Benefits Package for eligible employees401(k) with Employer MatchEmployee Referral ProgramSupportive team environmentClear pathway to begin a career in healthcareYour Path to Becoming a CNAOur three-week Nurse Aide Training Program is designed to give you the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.Before TrainingYou'll work as a Support Aide/Trainee on an assigned shift, gaining experience and becoming familiar with our residents and care environment while you wait for the next available training class.Weeks 1 & 2 – Classroom TrainingLearn the fundamentals of resident care through classroom instruction.Week 3 – Clinical TrainingPut what you've learned into practice through hands-on clinical training.After Successful CompletionOnce you successfully complete the training program and certification requirements:Support Aide ? Certified Nursing AssistantYour employment status and pay will be adjusted accordingly.And Elderwood Covers the Cost.Elderwood will pay for your CNA certification examination and applicable onboarding requirements for eligible candidates, including required PPD testing and physical examination.Training is paid. You'll be clocked in, earning your regular pay while you train.Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, generally 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for three weeks. Training times may vary slightly based on program and facility needs.We're Looking For Someone Who Is...Caring, compassionate, and patientDependable and eager to learnInterested in building a career in healthcareComfortable working with older adultsA strong team playerRespectful of resident dignity, privacy, and individual needsMotivated to complete training and pursue CNA certificationSomeone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of othersDon't Wait to Start Your Healthcare Career.You don't have to already be a CNA to make a difference. Start as a Support Aide, get paid while you train, earn your CNA certification, and take the next step toward a rewarding career in healthcare.Apply today for Elderwood at Ticonderoga's Paid CNA Training Track!What You'll Do as a Support AideTransport residents or accompany ambulatory residents throughout the facility, including to dining, activity, therapy, and treatment areasMake unoccupied resident beds as assignedAssist with dining services, including passing trays, cutting food, and opening containersDistribute supplemental nourishment to residents who do not require feeding assistanceProvide fresh water to resident rooms as directedPrepare resident beds and bed linens for evening and overnight hoursHelp keep assigned nursing units clean, neat, and orderlyClean resident equipment such as wheelchairs, geri chairs, and beds as assignedHelp maintain orderly resident roomsConduct informal activities on the nursing unit when appropriate and as directedObserve residents and report unusual incidents or concerns to the appropriate clinical staffTreat residents with dignity, kindness, and respectFollow all applicable safety, confidentiality, infection control, and compliance policiesPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum 16 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredEmployment Certificate/Permit required for individuals ages 16–17No findings or convictions related to resident abuse, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agencyAbility to successfully complete the Nurse Aide Training Program and required certification processThis 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.EOE StatementWE 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.
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ticonderoga, NY, 12883, US
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