Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$24 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $22.25 an hour, the middle half $21–$23.62, across 369 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in New Jersey earn a median of $22.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in New Jersey: pay by town and employer
What New Jersey requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry, from the New Jersey Department of Health (Certification Program).
- Training: at least 90 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) exams: written or oral plus clinical skills.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in New Jersey
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 16.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 69.2%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.97x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%
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About the job
This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process - not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.
Join our dynamic team at AristaCare At Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield, New Jersey, as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and be part of our commitment to delivering exceptional post-hospital care. As a Certified Nursing Assistant , you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our patients, providing exemplary care that exceeds their expectations.
Available Shifts: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem
Job Description
As a Certified Nursing Assistant at AristaCare At Cedar Oaks, you will be responsible for:
- Providing direct patient care, including assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Monitoring patients' vital signs and reporting any changes to the nursing team
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, including assisting with laundry and housekeeping tasks
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Demonstrating a commitment to patient-centered care and providing emotional support to patients and their families
What We Offer
- Sign-On Bonus Available!
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Achievement Incentives & Recognition
- Competitive Rates
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Supportive & Team-Oriented Work Environment
Apply Directly With AristaCare!
AristaCare has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Team that recruits directly for our facilities. When you apply through this posting, you are connecting directly with AristaCare - not a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.
Our team will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about available positions, schedules, pay rates, incentives, benefits, and career opportunities.
Apply directly with AristaCare and let our Talent Acquisition Team help you find the position and facility that best fit you.
From AristaCare At Cedar Oaks's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About AristaCare At Cedar Oaks
AristaCare At Cedar Oaks is a 230 (source: Medicare Care Compare: AristaCare At Cedar Oaks)-bed nursing home in South Plainfield, NJ, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: AristaCare At Cedar Oaks
Based in South Plainfield, NJHires in New JerseyPay on its listings: 18.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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