Assisted Living Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.50–$24.25 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $22.40 an hour, the middle half $21–$23.64, across 200 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Assisted Living Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
$21.50 – $24.25 per hour, based on experience | Full-Time
The Shores, a UMC community
2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Join our Assisted Living team at The Shores. This full-time opportunity offers $21.50 - $24.25 per hour, based on experience, along with shift differential pay, medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and additional employee benefits. Available schedules include 11am -7pm or 3pm - 11pm.
About the Community
The Shores is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Our Assisted Living team contributes to a positive resident experience by providing personalized support and helping create an engaging, comfortable community environment.
What You'll Do
- Assist residents with daily personal support needs, including dressing, grooming, bathing, and other routine activities
- Follow resident care guidelines and complete required charting and documentation in a timely manner
- Observe resident status throughout the day and share updates, concerns, or changes with the nursing team
- Provide support with meals, mobility, transfers, and other activities that contribute to residents' overall well-being
- Develop positive relationships with residents and work collaboratively with nurses and fellow team members to support quality services
- Help maintain a comfortable, organized, and resident-focused environment throughout the community
What You'll Need
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Active New Jersey CNA certification
Preferred
- Experience in a long-term care setting
Pay and Benefits
- $21.50 – $24.25 per hour, based on experience
- Shift differentials: +$2.00 per hr midday/evening, +$2.00 per hr overnight, +$1.50 per hr weekends
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Group life and voluntary life insurance
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
- Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Employee assistance and discount programs
Schedule
- Full-Time 11am - 7pm
- Full-Time 3pm - 11pm
- Weekend and holiday hours are distributed across the team through a rotating schedule
Why UMC
At United Methodist Communities, you'll be part of an organization with more than 100 years of service to New Jersey seniors and a nine-year history of Great Place to Work® recognition. We offer a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and your work helps enhance the lives of residents every day.
How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We aim to respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
From United Methodist Communities's job posting, checked Oct 31, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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