Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-Time, Days
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation · Chester, NJ · Yesterday
Healthcare$21/hrFull-time
Location: 201 Pleasant Hill Rd, Chester, NJ 07930 (Morris County)
Schedule
Full-time, Days 7:00AM-7:30PM (includes weekday and weekend shifts)
Pay
$21.00–$25.59/hour (based on experience) plus shift differential
About the role
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Benefits
- Extensive and thorough orientation program
- Generous paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans
- 100% paid RN scholarship program
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and disability protection
Responsibilities
- Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data
- Assist patients with personal and daily care, including bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub, and shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care
- Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves, and document oral intake, including supplements
- Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in the mobility program
- Answer patient call lights and perform services that add to the physical well-being of the patient
- Transport patients to and from various treatment centers
Requirements
- Certified BLS or completion within the first 90 days of employment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Hospital experience (preferred)
- Certification as a nursing assistant (preferred)
Per diem requirement: four shifts per 6-week schedule, including one Saturday or Sunday and one winter/summer holiday.