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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood - Pediatric Specialty Care - Woodmark Pharmacy - PostAcute Partners
Wakefield, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026 CLOSED ON 6/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant position at Elderwood - Pediatric Specialty Care - Woodmark Pharmacy - PostAcute Partners?

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Pay Rate Range: Up to 24.67 / hour. Pay In Lieu Earn 10% More!

Caring for Others Has Its Rewards – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for CNAs

Be the reason someone feels safe, seen, and cared for.

At Elderwood, being a CNA is more than a job - it’s the work that defines someone’s day. You are the person who notices the small changes. The one who brings comfort, dignity, and human connection into every interaction.

If you take pride in caring for others and want to be part of a team that truly values what you do, we want to meet you.

 

Whether you’re looking for stability and consistency - or maximum flexibility - we offer options that fit your life. We are hiring:

  • Full-Time CNAs (benefit eligible)

  • Part-Time CNAs (benefit eleigble)

  • Per Diem CNAs through Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS)

One application. Multiple pathways.

Option 1: Join the Core Team at Elderwood:

Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to? As a CNA on a Core Team, you’ll:

    • Provide compassionate ADL support

    • Build meaningful resident relationships

    • Work alongside a stable, collaborative nursing team

    • Be part of a facility rooted in the local community

Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits Include:

    • Competitive pay shift differentials

    • $3,000 sign-on bonus for new full-time CNAs and up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus for part-time CNAs!
    • Access to Compensation Programs like Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits to EARN maximum dollar
    • Access to a Comprehensive Health package:   Medical, Dental, Vision

    • PTO - Paid Time Off

    • 401(k) with Employer Matching

    • Access to Tuition Assistance Programs:  Advance your career from CNA → LPN → RN (now incudes MSNs)

Option 2: Prefer Flexibility? Work Per Diem with ESS

Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is our internal clinical float pool designed for experienced CNAs who want flexibility and premium opportunities. Through ESS, you can:

    • Choose per diem scheduling

    • Shift differentials up to $3.00/hr depending on shift/day

    • Work at multiple Elderwood locations if desired

    • Gain exposure across facilities, leaders, teammates, and environments.

    • Maintain preferred status for internal career growth

ESS Requirements:

    • Current CNA certification

    • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

    • Commitment to:

      • 4 shifts per month

      • At least 2 weekend shifts monthly

      • 2 major holidays per year

    • Ideal for CNAs who want control over their schedule without leaving the Elderwood network.

 

Make a Difference Every Shift.

This is hands-on work that matters - to residents, families, and your team.

If you take pride in what you do and want to work in a supportive environment, apply today.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a CNA at Elderwoo - You will play a critical role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable, respected, and cared for every day.

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility

  • Provide compassionate, hands-on care aligned with each resident’s care plan

  • Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff

  • Support residents’ emotional well-being and engagement

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment

  • Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and your care team

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.

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.

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