Certified Nursing Assistant (Evening Shift) Long Term Care

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Pediatric Long-Term Care unit at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Toms River, NJ. The Evening Shift offers a dynamic environment caring for infants to young adults with chronic medical and developmental needs.

You will work under licensed nurses, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning to support patient growth and comfort.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification and be listed on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry.
• AHA BLS Provider Certification is required.
• Candidate should have basic computer skills and at least six months of nursing assistant or related patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatric patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding).
• Support meal preparation, hydration, and monitoring intake as directed by the nursing team.
• Assist with positioning, transfers, ambulation, and mobility using safe handling techniques.
• Provide individualized, age-appropriate care supporting development, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the licensed nurse.
• Document care provided accurately while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pediatric care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification

New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry

AHA BLS Provider Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (Evening Shift) Long Term Care

Req #: 0000268052

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Long Term Care

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Location: 94 Stevens Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000268052

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Certified Nursing Assistants play an essential role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young adults with complex healthcare needs. As a Certified Nursing Assistant in Pediatric Long-Term Care at Children's Specialized Hospital, you'll provide compassionate, hands-on care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with chronic medical, developmental, and rehabilitation needs. Working under the direction of licensed nursing professionals, you'll support daily living activities, encourage developmental growth, and help patients maintain comfort, dignity, and independence. Through meaningful interactions with patients and families and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team, you'll help create an environment where every child feels supported, valued, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a typical day may include:

• Assisting pediatric patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and oral care
• Supporting meal preparation and setup, feeding assistance, hydration, and monitoring intake as directed by the nursing team
• Assisting with patient positioning, turning, transfers, ambulation, and mobility activities using appropriate equipment and safe patient handling techniques
• Providing individualized, age-appropriate care that supports each patient's developmental, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs
• Observing and reporting changes in patient condition, behavior, skin integrity, mobility, intake and output, and comfort to the licensed nurse
• Measuring and documenting vital signs, height, weight, and other assigned patient observations in accordance with established procedures
• Helping children participate in school, therapy sessions, recreational programs, and community activities when appropriate
• Engaging patients in age-appropriate play, interaction, and activities that promote emotional well-being, social connection, and quality of life
• Partnering with nurses, therapists, educators, families, and other interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans and patient goals
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable care environment through consistent infection prevention practices, hand hygiene, and appropriate isolation precautions
• Documenting care provided accurately and promptly while maintaining patient confidentiality and following organizational and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining required certifications, completing ongoing education and competencies, and supporting additional patient care needs as assigned

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy providing hands-on, compassionate care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs
• You understand the importance of helping patients maintain dignity, comfort, independence, and personal preferences throughout daily care
• You bring patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to supporting children with a wide range of physical, emotional, and rehabilitation needs
• You are comfortable assisting with activities of daily living, feeding, mobility, positioning, and other essential patient care responsibilities
• You recognize the importance of observing subtle changes in patient condition and communicating concerns promptly to the nursing team
• You enjoy engaging children in age-appropriate play, learning, and recreational activities that support emotional and developmental well-being
• You value teamwork and enjoy collaborating with nurses, therapists, educators, families, and other healthcare professionals
• You communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, caregivers, and colleagues
• You are organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities within a pediatric long-term care environment
• You are committed to patient safety, infection prevention, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and family-centered care

To be considered for this Certified Nursing Assistant opportunity, you must hold a current Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification and be listed on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification is required. Candidates must possess basic computer skills, with at least six months of nursing assistant or related patient care experience preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing assistant practices, pediatric growth and development, infection prevention, safe patient handling, activities of daily living, and age-appropriate patient care. Strong communication, observation, documentation, time management, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with licensed nurses and interdisciplinary care teams. Candidates should be comfortable supporting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical, developmental, and rehabilitation needs while maintaining a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and family-centered approach to care. This opportunity supports the Pediatric Long-Term Care department at Children's Specialized Hospital.

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer