Certified Nursing Assistant Day Shift
- $500 sign-on bonus
- Hiring immediately
- Days
- CNA certification
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $22.40 an hour, the middle half $21–$23.69, across 380 jobs that state their pay. 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).
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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.
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About the job
We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off, Pension and Opportunities for Professional Growth:
We are paying a $1,500 (full time) and $500.00 (part-time) sign on bonus for this position ( payable upon successful completion of 90 day probation period) .
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation , a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Mercer County, New Jersey has immediate openings for enthusiastic and energetic CNA’s for all shifts to become part of our dedicated and professional staff. We are looking for individuals who desire a worthwhile career that has purpose and makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life . Under supervised professional and skilled guidance, our CNAs give direct nursing care to assigned residents and perform other services necessary for their personal and comforts needs. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss professional opportunities at our facility.
Job Responsibilities / Duties
- Promotes resident hygiene and comfort.
- Distributes food/water and feeds residents.
- Assists with repositioning and transferring residents.
- Ambulates and transports residents.
- Records and totals fluid intake and output.
- Weighs residents.
- Documents on flow sheets.
- Assists with admission, discharge and postmortem care.
- Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
- Performs perineal care and uncomplicated colostomy care.
- Reports all observations & assessments to the Team Leader/Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
- Takes and records vital signs.
- Makes beds and keeps resident’s units clean and in order.
- Prepares room for housekeeping after resident discharge .
Skill / Experience Requirements .
Current NJ CNA Certification.
Previous Long Term Care experience a plus.
ABOUT US
We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career .
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation , c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required .
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
From Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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