CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Company : Post Acute Partners
Location : Lockport, NY, 14094
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 30 December 2025
Salary
$17.50 - $24.00 / hourlyOverview
Local Opportunity. Big Impact.
Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Lockport
Maximize Your Earnings:
- +11% Pay Increase when you opt out of benefits (Pay-in-Lieu Program)
- Shift Differentials for Evenings, Nights & Weekends
- Full-Time, Part-Time, & Per Diem - CNA roles available
New CNA Pay Rates:
- Starting at $17.50/hr
- Experienced CNAs can earn even more!
Available CNA Shifts:
- Days: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Overnights: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Why Choose Elderwood at Lockport:
- Competitive Compensation Programs + Incentives
- 401K with Employer Match
- PTO & Holiday Package
- Full Suite of Health Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Onsite Rehab Gym + Memory Care Programs
- A beautiful, park-like campus near Lockport’s historic Erie Canal
Join a Team That Feels Like Family:
- At Elderwood at Lockport, 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.
Responsibilities
(CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant):
- 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.
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Qualifications
(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.
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Frequently asked questions
Working as a CNA at Post Acute Partners in Lockport offers a pathway for growth through hands-on experience in elder care, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive team culture. This environment helps certified nursing assistants build skills essential for advancing within healthcare professions.
At Post Acute Partners, CNAs take on leadership by monitoring nursing assistants and ensuring personalized care plans are followed precisely. This supervisory aspect combined with direct resident interaction distinguishes their role from typical CNA positions.
CNAs in Lockport typically earn between $17.50 and $24.00 per hour, influenced by experience and shift timing. Additional pay incentives include shift differentials for evenings and overnight shifts, enhancing overall earnings in this region.
CNAs must be actively listed on New York State’s nurse aide registry without any disciplinary findings. Holding a valid employment certificate is mandatory for those aged 17, ensuring compliance with state regulations for nursing assistants.
Post Acute Partners offers CNAs flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and per diem shifts across days, evenings, and overnight hours. This variety allows nursing assistants to tailor work hours to personal needs while maintaining steady employment.
Lockport’s elder care sector is growing with increasing demand for certified nursing assistants, driven by its aging population near the historic Erie Canal. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages make it an attractive market for CNAs.
The company fosters a collaborative environment where CNAs are encouraged to build strong bonds with coworkers and residents alike. This approach enhances job satisfaction and promotes compassionate, personalized care within a supportive setting.
CNAs need stamina for constant activity and must communicate effectively in English to ensure clear reporting and resident interaction. These skills support delivering high-quality care and maintaining safety across the facility.
Choosing the pay-in-lieu program grants CNAs an 11% increase in hourly wages by opting out of benefits. This benefit enhances take-home pay, appealing to those prioritizing immediate income over health coverage.
The park-like campus setting near Lockport’s Erie Canal offers a serene work environment. Onsite facilities like a rehab gym and memory care programs enrich CNA roles by supporting diverse resident needs and promoting holistic care.