Nursing students- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton, NJ is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) trainee/employee to support patients with daily living activities and mobility under RN supervision.

Nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing may apply for a CNA training waiver; you will gain hands-on experience, develop clinical and communication skills, and join a compassionate care team with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be a nursing student who completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course and may qualify for the NJ DOH CNA training waiver.
• Ability to learn and follow RN guidance in patient care and safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and oral hygiene.
• Assist transfers to bed, chair and commode; assist ambulation with walker or cane.
• Provide range of motion exercises and safe turning/positioning; use hoyer lift as instructed by RN.
• Perform shift-to-shift reports and document patient observations.
• Apply ostomy bags and simple dressings as instructed by RN.
• Prepare rooms for new admissions; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Provide skin care as directed by RN to prevent breakdown and report changes.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and tray distribution as defined by care plan.
• Observe patient status and report changes to RN and hospice staff.
• Assist with post-mortem care as instructed by RN.
• Complete documentation before end of shift and handoff to RN.

Job description

Compensation: $21.00 per hour. $1.00 per hour shift differential on weekends.

Are you a nursing student that has completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course? You may be eligible to apply for a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training waiver through the New Jersey Department of Health and come work for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice while you continue your education. Put your nursing education into practice while you learn. As a CNA, you'll gain meaningful hands‑on experience, develop your clinical and communication skills, and build confidence caring for patients in a supportive healthcare environment.

Flexible schedule based on availability.

• Assists patient with all aspects of personal activities of daily living and oral hygiene care while promoting resident self-direction and personal decision‑making while protecting resident’s health and safety
• Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode, as well as ambulation; use of walker, cane
• Safely assists bed‑bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning. Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed by the RN.
• Performs shift to shift report (rounding); including patient observation, repositioning as well as wet checks
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance.
• Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
• Prepares equipment for return to vendor and places in appropriate storage areas. Stocks supplies according to inventory and alerts appropriate staff when supplies are low.
• Applies ostomy bags, and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
• Properly prepares rooms for new admissions; i.e. zeroing bed, oxygen setup; suction setup as applicable
• Provides skin care at the direction of the RN in order to prevent skin breakdown and report observations to RN
• Assists patients at meal times including but not limited to setting up, feeding, and tray distribution as assigned and defined by Aide Care Plan.
• Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation.
• Assists with post‑mortem care as instructed by the RN.
• Accurately completes all aspects of documentation before leave of shift and reports off to incoming RN and Hospice Aide
• Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed. Washes patient’s personal laundry and bed linens when needed.
• Observes and participates in the Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans that are required by the facility. Maintains the appropriate infection control practices.
• Actively participates in maintenance of building/grounds and completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner. This includes but not limited to maintaining accurate temperature logs/cleaning schedules.
• Maintains the appropriate infection control practices
• Demonstrates proper mouth and oral hygiene care.
• Answers call bells promptly and follow through with patient requests.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
• Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.