Certified Nursing Assistant (Day Shift CNA) Long Term Care

Req #: 0000269541 Category: CNA / Nurse Aide Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp Department: Long Term Care Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour Location: 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092 Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Location: Mountainside (MTN) Department Name: Long Term Care Req #: 0000269541 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $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 careSupporting bedside care assignments and helping ensure patient needs are addressed safely and promptlyResponding to patient call lights throughout the unit in a timely and attentive mannerObserving patient needs and communicating relevant concerns or changes to the nursing teamPartnering with nurses and other care team members to support consistent, coordinated patient careRecognizing and respecting the individual needs of patients and families while helping create a comfortable and culturally sensitive care environmentSupporting patients with daily care needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and safetyRestocking supplies at the bedside and helping ensure necessary patient care items are readily availableReplacing suction bottles and completing other designated unit support responsibilitiesHelping maintain an organized, clean, and patient-ready unit environmentAssisting with laundry and other unit needs when requestedInteracting 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 familiesYou are attentive and responsive to patient needs and understand the importance of completing care responsibilities in a timely mannerYou bring patience, compassion, and respect to children who may require ongoing assistance with daily careYou enjoy working closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of a collaborative care teamYou communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and colleaguesYou are comfortable working in a pediatric Long-Term Care environmentYou value culturally sensitive care and respect the individual needs and preferences of patients and familiesYou are organized and willing to support both direct patient care and the everyday needs of the nursing unitYou bring a dependable, service-focused approach to your work and are comfortable managing multiple responsibilitiesYou 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. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer