Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Long-Term Care (LTC) - 26-00935


Healthcare - NJ - Edison, NJ
Edison, New Jersey
Locations: Edison, Jersey City, Paterson, Newark
Posted On: January 28, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 11, 2026
Pay: $30.00 per hour

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Long-Term Care (LTC)

Profession: Nursing Support
Specialty: Long-Term Care / Subacute Rehab
Assignment Type: Contract
Schedule: Day Shift – 5x8s
Hours per Week: 40
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Edison, New Jersey


Position Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing and rehabilitation services in a long-term care and subacute skilled nursing environment. This role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and a commitment to resident safety and dignity.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct resident care in accordance with individualized care plans

  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, feeding, and mobility

  • Perform ROM exercises, ambulation, and transfer assistance

  • Monitor and document vital signs, intake/output, and bowel movements

  • Conduct skin checks and report changes in resident condition promptly

  • Respond to call bells in a timely manner

  • Assist with room changes, bed making, and post-mortem care as needed

  • Ensure residents are properly using adaptive equipment as ordered

  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient status and concerns

  • Complete all required documentation per facility policy and state/federal regulations

  • Participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary communication

  • Maintain professionalism and participate in required in-services and training


Required Skills & Experience

  • Active New Jersey CNA license (permanent)

  • Minimum 2 years of CNA experience in an LTC or subacute skilled nursing facility

  • Must be willing to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, including COVID-positive patients (required)

  • Ability to float throughout the facility as needed (rehab, vent, post-op, COVID units, etc.)

  • Strong competency in hands-on patient care duties

  • Must successfully pass a facility-issued general competency exam during the first week


Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience working with geriatric and disabled populations


Education Requirements

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Completion of an approved CNA training program


Certifications & Licensure

Required:

  • NJ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License

  • BLS (AHA)

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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