Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-Time, Nights
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation · West Orange, NJ · Yesterday
Healthcare$21–$25.59/hrFull-time
Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Schedule
Full-time, Nights 7PM-7:30AM (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.
Responsibilities
- Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data
- Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as 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 designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers
Requirements
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Hospital experience (preferred)
- Certification as a nursing assistant (preferred)
Benefits
- Extensive and thorough orientation program
- Generous PTO to maintain a healthy 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