About this role
Certified Nursing Assistant
Support residents’ comfort, dignity, and independence through compassionate, personalized care. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Director of Nursing, or designated supervisor, the CNA provides personal care, assistance, and supervision while helping maintain a safe, welcoming community.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with eating, toileting, hygiene, dressing, and mobility according to resident service plans; help update plans and provide medication assistance only as authorized by state regulations and required training.
- Monitor resident health, safety, and well-being; promptly report changes, concerns, or signs of abuse to the nurse and complete communication logs and shift reports on time.
- Provide individual support visits weekly or as directed, encourage socialization, and assist with activities that respect residents’ preferences and independence.
- Assist with laundry, linens, bed-making, meal service, table clearing, and maintaining orderly spaces; report supply needs and support other departments as assigned.
- Respond to emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange medical follow-up; follow company procedures, infection control standards, and safe work precautions to protect residents and staff from communicable diseases.
- Protect resident rights, confidentiality, and property; follow community policies, attend required training, and complete duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.
Qualifications:
- Current New Jersey CNA or CHHA certification, as applicable to the position.
- CNA applicants must have completed and passed the applicable training course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
- CHHA applicants must have passed a New Jersey Board of Nursing–approved training program and hold current Board certification.
- Must attend company-provided in-service programs and complete the mandatory education required for certification renewal.
- Compassion for older adults and an understanding of aging, with patience, tact, and respect toward residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ability to express oneself orally and communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, visitors, and governmental agencies; follow written and verbal instructions and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, turn, stretch, and assist with resident mobility; lift up to 30 pounds without assistance and safely perform assigned care tasks.
Shift and Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Shift: Day, 7am-3pm and Evening, 3pm-11pm
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Why Join the Spring Oak Family?
At Spring Oak, our motto is “Welcome to the Family.” As a family-owned and operated company, we strive to create a warm, supportive environment where residents and team members feel valued, respected, and connected.
Join a team where your culinary skills and attention to detail help make mealtime an enjoyable, meaningful part of our residents’ day.
Benefits include:
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
A supportive, team-oriented work environment
Tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 after six months of employment
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.