CNA Training Program (Paid) - Become Certified

Salary: $18.50 / hour Overview:

Launch Your Healthcare Career at Elderwood at North Creek

Paid CNA Training Program - Guaranteed Employment Pathway

Are you ready to build a meaningful career in healthcare - right here in the North Country? Elderwood at North Creek is hiring CNA Trainees to join our team and complete a structured, 3-week Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program led by a professional nurse educator.

This is not an online-only course. This is hands-on, in-person learning inside a real clinical environment - where you’ll build confidence, skill, and purpose.

Get paid to launch your CNA career.

Your Path to Becoming a CNA

Week 1: Classroom & Foundations

Onsite instruction focused on: Resident care fundamentals, Infection control & safety, Communication & professionalism, & Clinical skill development

Week 2: Skills Lab & Practice

Hands-on demonstrations and competency validation under educator supervision.

Week 3: Clinical Experience

Supervised clinical days within Elderwood at North Creek, followed by the NYS CNA Certification Exam (Prometric).

Upon successful completion, you will transition into a Full-Time or Part-Time CNA role at Elderwood at North Creek.

What You’ll Gain:

• • Paid training
  • Direct employment pathway
  • Real clinical experience
  • State certification preparation
  • Mentorship from experienced nursing leaders
  • A career with growth potential in long-term and post-acute care

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking individuals who are:

• • Reliable and committed to completing a structured 3-week onsite program

  • Compassionate and motivated to care for older adults

  • Professional, punctual, and team-oriented

  • Ready to build a long-term healthcare career

Program Expectations:

To successfully complete the program, trainees must:

• • Pass the Prometric Reading Assessment (80% or higher)

  • Achieve 90% or higher on quizzes and final exam

  • Attend all classroom, lab, and clinical days

  • Provide required health documentation (MMR, Flu, etc.)

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout training

  • Have dependable transportation

Participants must have access to a personal device (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) for supplemental coursework.

Why Elderwood at North Creek?

Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS! Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - exceeding both the New York state average and the national average. This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing, and high standards in safety and health outcomes. When you join our team, you become part of a facility that residents and families trust. When you train here, you’re not just learning skills - you’re joining a care team that makes a difference every day.

Healthcare careers don’t start by accident - they start with action.

Apply today to begin your CNA training journey at Elderwood at North Creek and build a future you can be proud of.

Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do in the CNA Training Program:

• Participate in a structured, state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program

• Complete classroom instruction, skills lab practice, and supervised clinical experience

• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and compassion throughout training

• Prepare for and successfully complete the New York State CNA certification exam

• Follow attendance and performance standards required for program completion

• Transition into a CNA role within our facility upon certification

Qualifications:

CNA Training Program:

• Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for 16-17 years of age.
• No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.
• 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.

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.