Nursing Assistant – Impactful Rehab Care, PTO & Benefits

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision coverage

RN scholarship program

401(k) with company match

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Nursing Assistant (NA) for our inpatient rehabilitation facility in West Orange, NJ. This full-time day shift (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) includes weekday and weekend shifts, with compensation based on experience plus a shift differential.

Responsibilities include vital signs, safe patient mobility, daily personal care, meal delivery and documentation, and patient transport. Minimum BLS required; HS diploma preferred and CNA experience appreciated.

Qualifications

• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Hospital experience and CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming and personal care.
• Deliver meals, assist feeding, and document oral intake including supplements.
• Turn and position immobile patients safely, assist with mobility programs.
• Respond to call lights and support overall patient well‑being.
• Transport patients to treatment areas and appointments.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Documentation

Patient comfort

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Nursing Assistant (NA) for our inpatient rehabilitation facility in West Orange, NJ. This full-time day shift (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) includes weekday and weekend shifts, with compensation based on experience plus a shift differential.

Responsibilities include vital signs, safe patient mobility, daily personal care, meal delivery and documentation, and patient transport. Minimum BLS required; HS diploma preferred and CNA experience appreciated.