CNA Trainee
Location: Garden Gate Nursing and Rehabilitation – Cheektowaga, NY
Rate: $17.21/hr. Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available after training. Must be available for training classes and clinical hours (3p-11p & 11p-7a shifts).
About the Role
Garden Gate Nursing and Rehabilitation, part of The McGuire Group’s award-winning network of skilled nursing facilities, is offering a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Trainee Program—an exciting opportunity to begin a career in healthcare with no prior experience required.
This is a paid training program where selected candidates will receive classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, fully preparing you to take the New York State CNA certification exam. Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to join our care team as a Certified Nurse Assistant and grow within the company.
Responsibilities
- Learn to assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
- Observe and report changes in resident condition
- Gain skills in communication, safety, and infection prevention
- Provide compassionate care and support to our residents
- Work as part of a team that values dignity, respect, and quality care
Requirements
- No prior healthcare experience required
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
- Must be at least 17 years old
- Must be dependable and willing to learn
- Commitment to completing the full CNA training program and employment upon certification
Benefits
- Get paid while you learn and earn your CNA license
- Join a respected healthcare organization with advancement opportunities
- Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
- Begin a long-term career with purpose and stability