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Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Per Diem

United Methodist Communities logoUnited Methodist Communities$24/hrNewton, NJFull timePosted 1d ago
  • PRN / per diem
  • CNA certification

About the job

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Staffing

$24 - $28 per hour, based on experience and assignment | Per Diem

HomeWorks, a division of United Methodist Communities

New Jersey

Join our HomeWorks Staffing team in New Jersey. This per diem position offers $24-$28 per hour, with shift differentials of up to $4 more per hour for evenings, nights, and weekends. Day, evening, or night shifts based on your availability.

About the Division

UMC HomeWorks is the in-home care and staffing team of United Methodist Communities, a New Jersey nonprofit that has served older adults for more than 100 years. Our Staffing CNAs help support consistent, resident-focused care across our senior living communities.

What You'll Do

  • Pick up available shifts that fit your schedule while supporting residents and care teams across the community
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, dressing, grooming, and other routine needs
  • Provide attentive, resident-focused support while following established care plans and community guidelines
  • Observe resident status during the shift and share relevant updates or concerns with the appropriate team members
  • Help residents with dining, mobility, and daily routines to encourage comfort, engagement, and independence
  • Build positive relationships with residents, families, and coworkers to support a welcoming and respectful environment
  • Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe setting for residents and staff
  • Work collaboratively with nurses and other team members to support residents' daily needs and overall well-being

What You'll Need

Required

  • Active New Jersey CNA certification
  • At least 6 months of experience in a long-term care setting
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • 18 years of age or older

Pay and Benefits

  • $24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience and assignment
  • Shift differentials: $1.00/hour evenings, $2.00/hour nights, $4.00/hour weekends
  • Full control over your schedule: choose day, evening, or night shifts as they're available

Schedule

  • Per diem position, as needed
  • Day, evening, and night shifts available based on your availability

Why UMC

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.

How to Apply

Apply in about 5 minutes. We 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 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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