Certified Nursing Aide - CNA

About the role

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Make a Daily Difference in a Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Community. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, our Certified Nursing Assistants are the heart of our care team. You’ll provide compassionate, hands-on support to residents with their daily living needs, ensure comfort and safety, and help create a respectful, dignified environment aligned with our Kosher standards of care. Lions Gate is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community rooted in Jewish traditions and values. A home to seniors who share a passion for lifestyle, care, community, and tradition – to those who share a passion for life and all its possibilities. Here at Lions Gate, we have created a high standard of living for all of our residents. We are committed to honoring the programs and traditions of the Jewish faith in our community. Our employees reflect this commitment through their warm and loving nature in providing care and services to all those that reside at Lions Gate.

Responsibilities

• Provide total care and assist residents with all ADLs including bathing, grooming, dental care, toileting, dressing, and mobility support
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and positioning using approved equipment: walkers, gait belts, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, lift sheets, etc.
• Ensure residents who are incontinent are kept clean, dry, and comfortable; change linens as needed
• Support resident safety and comfort by answering call lights promptly and responding immediately to needs
• Contribute to a clean, organized, welcoming resident environment — making beds, setting rooms in order, and encouraging independence and self-help
• Perform supervised clinical tasks including vital signs, intake/output, specimen collection, hot/cold compresses, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Monitor proper body alignment and perform/assist with ROM exercises to promote mobility and prevent pressure ulcers
• Provide meaningful personal support such as reading to residents, helping with letters, assisting with TV/radio use, and supporting in-room therapy activities
• Work as a trusted partner with nursing staff and other departments to maintain seamless, resident-centered care
• Uphold all safety standards, infection control procedures, and regulatory requirements (state, federal, OSHA, HIPAA)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Nursing Assistant training and current New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry certification in good standing
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing
• Dependability — punctual, responsible, and consistently present when scheduled
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and resident dignity
• Willingness to meet all annual education/in-service requirements
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following HIPAA standards
• Ability to provide care within a Kosher environment and follow all dietary-related policies
• Genuine desire to help others and make a meaningful impact every day

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance Waiver
• Life Insurance
• MetLaw
• NJ Earned Sick Leave
• Sign on Bonus

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per Hour

Schedule

Full Time