Certified Nursing Assistant (Day Shift CNA) Long Term Care

• $21.04 - $26.19 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. At RWJBarnabas Health, our Certified Nursing Assistants are an important part of the care team, providing hands-on support that helps pediatric patients feel safe, comfortable, and cared for each day. As a Certified Nursing Assistant in Long
• Term Care at Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside , you'll work alongside professional nursing staff to provide direct personal care and support to children with ongoing healthcare needs. Through attentive care, responsiveness, and meaningful interactions with patients and families, you'll help create a supportive environment centered on dignity, respect, comfort, and teamwork. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a typical day may include: Providing direct personal care to pediatric patients as directed by the nurse and each patient's individualized plan of care Supporting bedside care assignments and helping ensure patient needs are addressed safely and promptly Responding to patient call lights throughout the unit in a timely and attentive manner Observing patient needs and communicating relevant concerns or changes to the nursing team Partnering with nurses and other care team members to support consistent, coordinated patient care Recognizing and respecting the individual needs of patients and families while helping create a comfortable and culturally sensitive care environment Supporting patients with daily care needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and safety Restocking supplies at the bedside and helping ensure necessary patient care items are readily available Replacing suction bottles and completing other designated unit support responsibilities Helping maintain an organized, clean, and patient-ready unit environment Assisting with laundry and other unit needs when requested Interacting with patients, families, visitors, and hospital team members with a strong customer service focus This role might be for you if: You enjoy providing hands-on care and building meaningful connections with pediatric patients and their families You are attentive and responsive to patient needs and understand the importance of completing care responsibilities in a timely manner You bring patience, compassion, and respect to children who may require ongoing assistance with daily care You enjoy working closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of a collaborative care team You communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues You are comfortable working in a pediatric Long
• Term Care environment You value culturally sensitive care and respect the individual needs and preferences of patients and families You are organized and willing to support both direct patient care and the everyday needs of the nursing unit You bring a dependable, service-focused approach to your work and are comfortable managing multiple responsibilities You have the physical stamina needed to support hands-on patient care safely To be considered for this Certified Nursing Assistant opportunity, you must hold a current Certified Long
• Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification and be listed on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification is required. Six months of experience is preferred. Candidates must possess basic computer skills and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others. This position requires continual interaction with pediatric patients, families, visitors, nursing staff, and other hospital departments, along with the physical stamina and ability to safely lift and move objects and people weighing up to 35 pounds. This is an hourly, day shift opportunity supporting the Long
• Term Care department at Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside.

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