What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Extended Care position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
A certified nursing assistant's (CNA) main role is to provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing. Because of the personal nature of the job, certified nursing assistants should be compassionate and enjoy helping others.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
- Must have a valid nurse aide in long-term care facilities certificate and be registered in good standing on the NJ Nurse Aide Registry
- Must possess the ability to read, write and speak English
Preferred:
- At least one year long term care experience
Certifications and Licenses:
- BLS certification through American Heart Association
- Current nurse assistant certification from N.J Department of Health
Scheduling Requirements:
- Days 7:00AM - 3:30PM
- Per-Diem
- Mandatory Orientation
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for daily nursing care, ADL'S and Restorative nursing
- Resident care includes grooming, toileting incontinent care, bathing, transferring, positioning, ambulation, feeding and documentation
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
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 Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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