Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Extended Care North 4

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

A certified nursing assistant’s (CNA) main role is to provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing. Because of the personal nature of the job, certified nursing assistants should be compassionate and enjoy helping others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Must have a valid nurse aide in long-term care facilities certificate and be registered in good standing on the NJ Nurse Aide Registry
• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred:

• At least one year long term care experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Days 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
• Per-Diem
• Mandatory Orientation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for daily nursing care, ADL’S and Restorative nursing
• Resident care includes grooming, toileting incontinent care, bathing, transferring, positioning, ambulation, feeding and documentation

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.