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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem

United Methodist CommunitiesNewton, New JerseyPosted Sep 23, 2026

Compensation

$24 /hr

Type

Full-time

Location

Newton, New Jersey

Posted

Sep 23, 2026

Requirements Summary

Applicants must hold an active New Jersey Certified Nurse Aide certification in good standing, have at least six months of nursing home or assisted living experience, and be at least 18 years old. They must be able to communicate with residents and nurses in English, read care plans, and meet the flu vaccination or approved exemption requirement.

Core Responsibilities

Provide residents in assisted living and skilled nursing communities with personal care, dining support, safe transfers, and assistance with mobility aids. Follow individualized service plans, document care, conduct wellness checks, and communicate resident observations and status updates to the nursing team.

Key Skills

Personal CareBathing And Dressing AssistanceGrooming AssistanceCare Plan ImplementationRecordkeepingResident Wellness ChecksDining AssistanceSafe TransfersMobility Aid AssistanceResident CommunicationObservation And ReportingEnglish Communication

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
  • Type: Nonprofit

Government Experience

  • Federal Government Experience: Social Security Administration
  • Government Experience Preferred: Social Security Administration

Full Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem Earn $24 an hour as a per diem CNA, plus $4 more per hour on weekends, $2 more on nights, and $1 more on evenings. Pick the shifts you want and hear back within 48 hours of applying. Who you'll care for You'll help older adults in United Methodist Communities' assisted living and skilled nursing communities with the daily care that keeps them safe and comfortable. UMC has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, and 87% of team members say their work makes a real difference. What You'll Do Pick up shifts that fit your schedule across our assisted living and skilled nursing communities Support residents with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines Provide care in accordance with individualized service plans and maintain accurate records of assistance provided Conduct routine resident wellness checks and respond promptly to care needs throughout the day Assist with dining support, safe transfers, and the use of mobility aids as needed Communicate observations and resident status updates to the nursing team to help ensure quality care What you'll need Required: Active New Jersey Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the NJ Department of Health, in good standing 6 months of experience in a nursing home or assisted living community Flu vaccine, or an approved medical or religious exemption 18 years of age or older Able to talk with residents and nurses in English and read care plans Pay $24.00 per hour base rate Shift differentials: evenings +$1.00, nights +$2.00, weekends +$4.00 per hour Schedule Day, evening, and night shifts You choose your shifts Next steps Apply and we review applications every day and respond within 48 hours. Offers depend on a negative drug test and a background check 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.

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