Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UMC (United Methodist Communities) is seeking a per diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our assisted living and skilled nursing teams. Earn $24.00 per hour base, with +$4 weekends, +$2 nights, +$1 evenings.

Pick shifts that fit your schedule and hear back within 48 hours of applying. You will assist residents with daily care, follow care plans, and support the nursing team with wellness checks and transfers.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in a nursing home or assisted living community.
• Active New Jersey CNA certification in good standing.
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Pick up shifts across assisted living and skilled nursing communities.
• Support residents with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines.
• Provide care per individualized service plans and maintain records of assistance.
• Conduct routine wellness checks and respond to care needs throughout the day.
• Assist with dining support, safe transfers, and mobility aids as needed.
• Communicate observations and resident status updates to the nursing team.

Skills

6 months nursing home/assisted living

English communication

Flu vaccine compliance

Education

New Jersey CNA certification

18+ years old

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem

Earn $24 an hour as a per diem CNA, plus $4 more per hour on weekends, $2 more on nights, and $1 more on evenings. Pick the shifts you want and hear back within 48 hours of applying.

Who you'll care for

You’ll help older adults in United Methodist Communities' assisted living and skilled nursing communities with the daily care that keeps them safe and comfortable.

UMC has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, and 87% of team members say their work makes a real difference.

What You'll Do

• Pick up shifts that fit your schedule across our assisted living and skilled nursing communities
• Support residents with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Provide care in accordance with individualized service plans and maintain accurate records of assistance provided
• Conduct routine resident wellness checks and respond promptly to care needs throughout the day
• Assist with dining support, safe transfers, and the use of mobility aids as needed
• Communicate observations and resident status updates to the nursing team to help ensure quality care

What you'll need

• Active New Jersey Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the NJ Department of Health, in good standing
• 6 months of experience in a nursing home or assisted living community
• Flu vaccine, or an approved medical or religious exemption
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to talk with residents and nurses in English and read care plans

Pay

• $24.00 per hour base rate
• Shift differentials: evenings +$1.00, nights +$2.00, weekends +$4.00 per hour

Schedule

• Day, evening, and night shifts
• You choose your shifts

Offers depend on a negative drug test and a background check.

E-Verify Participation

United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.