Healthcare Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

United Methodist Communities; Ocean City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Shores at United Methodist Communities in Ocean City, NJ is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support residents in our health care center on part-time or per diem shifts. The role offers competitive hourly pay with differential for evenings and overnights, and options for weekend work.

You'll provide personal care, participate in care plans, and collaborate with our nursing team to promote safety and well‑being.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey CNA certification, in good standing on the NJ Nurse Aide Registry.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and personal comfort needs.
• Deliver care in accordance with individualized service plans while maintaining accurate records.
• Provide routine resident support and wellness checks to promote safety, engagement, and well‑being.
• Support dining experiences and assist with transfers, ambulation, and mobility devices as needed.
• Partner with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high‑quality resident care.

Skills

CNA certification

Long-term care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Healthcare Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

$23.00 to $25.55 an hour, plus $2.00/hr more on evening and overnight shifts. Choose part-time days, weekends only, or per diem overnights.

As a CNA at The Shores, you'll care for residents in our health care center. You'll get to know them by name, learn their routines, and help each person start the day feeling safe and cared for.

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, and 87% of our team members say their work makes a difference.

Pick your schedule

• Part-time days, 6am to 2pm, with rotating weekends and holidays
• Weekends only, 6am to 2pm
• Per diem overnights

What you'll do

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and personal comfort needs
• Deliver care in accordance with individualized service plans while maintaining accurate records
• Provide routine resident support and wellness checks to promote safety, engagement, and well‑being
• Support dining experiences and assist with transfers, ambulation, and mobility devices as needed
• Partner with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high‑quality resident care

What you need

Required:

• Active New Jersey CNA certification, in good standing on the NJ Nurse Aide Registry
• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months of experience in long-term care

Pay and other compensation

• $23.00 to $25.55 per hour, based on experience
• Midday, evening, and overnight differential: $2.00/hr
• Weekend differential: $1.50/hr

Benefits for eligible employees

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online learning
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts
• Some benefits are position,shiftand hours dependent

Good to know

A flu vaccine is required for this role. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested. Offers depend on a background check and drug screening.

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.

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.