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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$41,471 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- Previous clinical and/or hospital experience
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Current nursing student or CNA (will consider a non certified candidate with minimum two years hospital Nurses Aide experience)
- Intermediate computer skills, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull Salary Range - $17.50 - $24.76 hourly (Based on experience) Additional information
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.