Night Nursing Assistant: Rehab Care & Patient Support

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401(k) retirement plan

Large team of caregivers

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the per diem night shift (7 PM–7:30 AM). The role involves providing direct patient care, vital signs, meals, mobility assistance, and patient transport in our inpatient rehab setting.

Minimum requirements include BLS certification (or completion within 90 days) with a preference for CNA certification or hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
• Preferred hospital experience or CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight, and demographic data.
• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Deliver meals, feed patients as needed, and document intake.
• Turn and position immobile patients; support mobility program.
• Respond to patient call lights and provide care to support well-being.
• Transport patients to treatment centers as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Mobility support

Meal service

Patient transport

Call light response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the per diem night shift (7 PM–7:30 AM). The role involves providing direct patient care, vital signs, meals, mobility assistance, and patient transport in our inpatient rehab setting.

Minimum requirements include BLS certification (or completion within 90 days) with a preference for CNA certification or hospital experience.