Paid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course
How this pay compares
This posting states $16 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in New York post a median of $21.50 an hour, the middle half $20–$24, across 345 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in New York earn a median of $23.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Paid Training Program - Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Candidates will be paid during the course!
Classes Start TBD!
Once certified, the rate is $18.00
+ $.75 - No Frills
+ $0.75 Add-On for Evenings and Nights
Essex Center is currently offering fully sponsored Paid CNA Training for eligible candidates who will work at our Skilled Nursing Facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant is a great career option if you love to help others!
Space is limited; call today! To apply, submit your resume today!
Location of Employment (after training)
Essex Center, located in Elizabethtown, NY.
CNA Duties Include
- Observing Residents in assigned units
- Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse
- Taking care of a Resident’s personal hygiene, including bed bath, shaving etc
- Setting up of meal trays, and documenting food/fluid intake
- Feeding Residents & serving nutritional supplements
- Making beds & keeping the Residents’ space clean and tidy
- Transporting Residents within the Facility
- Turning bedridden residents to prevent bedsores
- Maintaining Confidentiality of all Resident & Facility data
Hiring Requirements
- Successful completion of the Sponsored CNA program
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be in good standing with the State Registry
- Ability to work as a team member
About us
Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
From Essex Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Essex Center hires nurses and nursing assistants in Elizabethtown and Plattsburgh in New York.
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