Job Description

The Elwood Care Center is currently looking for a part time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for our evening shift! Hours for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) are 6 pm to 10 pm or 6 pm to midnight!

This is a great opportunity for a high school student!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will be required to work at least 20 hours per week. Opportunity to work more as desired.

The Elwood Care Center has a great starting wage of $13/hour plus a shift differential!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) must have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing and a compassion for the aging and the sincere desire to work with the elderly and a willingness to work with the realization that errors may have serious consequences for the residents. Patience and tact in dealing with the residents and their families is a very important factor.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) must demonstrate self-control and emotional stability in a variety of demanding situations. 

Minimum Hiring Requirements

Following are the minimum requirements Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to be hired into this job;

1. Knowledge: Must be 16 years of age or older. Must be able to read, write, and follow intructions.
2. Prior experience: prior work in a geriatric setting preferred, but we will train.
3. Basic Abilities: ability to meet the physical and mental abilities of the job and must demonstrate manual dexterity to operate equipment used (such as a Hoyer lift, electronic scale, etc.)
4. Special Abilities/Training: Completion of the 76 hour Nursing Assistant course, must take a written test and obtain a score of 80% or better.