Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Compassionate Care Flexible Hours

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role focuses on patient comfort, safety, and dignity by assisting with daily living activities and monitoring patient conditions.

Responsibilities include helping with bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, and reporting changes to the nursing staff. A compassionate, team-oriented approach ensures high-quality care in a fast-paced hospital or clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Measure and record vital signs and intake/output.
• Respond to patient calls and assist as needed.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment.
• Report changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Support nurses with routine patient care tasks.
• Follow infection control and confidentiality policies.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care.

Skills

BLS certification

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant training program (CNA) preferable

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role focuses on patient comfort, safety, and dignity by assisting with daily living activities and monitoring patient conditions.

Responsibilities include helping with bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, and reporting changes to the nursing staff. A compassionate, team-oriented approach ensures high-quality care in a fast-paced hospital or clinical setting.