Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our growing nursing team in Trenton, New Jersey.

As a CNA, you will provide essential, hands-on care under the direction of our licensed nursing staff while helping residents maintain their comfort, dignity, safety, and independence.

Available Schedules

Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions are available for the following shifts:

• 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

• 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

• 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Pay

$18.13–$24.13 per hour , depending on schedule, experience, and benefit selection. Sign on Bonus $1,500

An unbenefited position is available for employees who prefer the highest hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey CNA certification

• Previous long-term care or healthcare experience preferred

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care

• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to assist residents safely with mobility and personal care

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work assigned shifts

• Availability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled

• Ability to meet all applicable background and health requirements

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct care and assisting residents with activities of daily living

• Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene

• Supporting residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, and restorative exercise programs

• Measuring and recording vital signs, weights, and other health indicators

• Observing residents’ physical and emotional conditions and promptly reporting concerns to nursing supervisors

• Assisting residents with meals, hydration, and feeding as needed

• Responding promptly to call lights and urgent resident needs

• Maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe resident environment

• Making beds and changing linens

• Assisting with resident admissions, discharges, and transfers

• Accurately documenting care in residents’ medical records

• Communicating respectfully and effectively with residents, families, and other members of the care team

Why Choose Riverside?

At Riverside, we support, recognize, and reward the caring professionals who make excellent resident care possible. Our team members enjoy:

• Competitive pay

• Unbenefited positions offering a higher hourly rate

• Early access to earned wages through Tapcheck

• Year-round employee appreciation events

• Employee referral program

• Paid time off, sick time, and holiday pay for eligible full-time employees

• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible full-time employees

• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees

• Life and disability insurance

• Career-growth opportunities

• A supportive work environment and strong team culture

Our Vision

We are committed to improving every resident’s experience through a culture built on dignity, kindness, individuality, and excellence.

• Dignity: Every resident, family member, and employee receives the respect they deserve.

• Kindness: We care for every resident as we would care for our own parent or grandparent.

• Individuality: Every resident has a unique life story that deserves to be heard and understood.

• Excellence: Every resident receives high-quality care from qualified and compassionate professionals.

Join a team where you matter and your voice is heard. At Riverside, we are more than a healthcare facility—we are a community committed to caring for our residents and one another.

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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