Details
Client Name: VA New Jersey Health Care System (East Orange)
Job Type: Local
Position Urgency Normal
Offering Nursing
Profession CNA
Specialty LTAC
Job ID 19403038
Shift Details
Shift 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Shifts Per Week 5
scheduledHrs_1 40.0
Job Order Details
Start Date 2026-11-30
End Date 2027-03-01
Duration 13 Week(s)
Float Required No
Call Required No
Job Description Future Opportunity
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care
Full time: Lyons, NJ
Range: $17.20-$25
Job Summary
EGA Associates is seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide high-quality patient care in a Long Term Care setting. The CNA will assist residents with activities of daily living, monitor patient conditions, and work collaboratively with nursing staff to promote resident comfort, dignity, and well-being.
The ideal candidate is patient-focused, reliable, and committed to delivering exceptional care while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for residents.
Essential Functions
This section provides a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Obtain and record vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other observations as directed.
- Assist residents with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Observe and report changes in resident condition to licensed nursing staff.
- Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
- Assist with meal setup, feeding, and hydration monitoring as needed.
- Support residents in maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, infection control practices, and patient safety standards.
- Accurately document care provided in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the applicable state.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year of CNA experience preferred; Long Term Care experience strongly preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of resident care practices and infection control procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and transfers.
- Compassionate approach to patient care with a commitment to resident dignity and respect.
Core Competencies
- Compassion and Empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Accountability
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Dependability
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.
- Ability to frequently lift, transfer, move, or assist residents in accordance with facility policies.
- Ability to push, pull, and move equipment as needed.
Benefits & Compensation
EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. Our benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type and full-time status. Please inquire with a recruiter. Benefits eligibility is dependent upon employment status and assignment.
About EGA Associates, LLC
EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional healthcare staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide.
Our mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations.
EEO Statement
EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
ADA Compliance
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.
This is an anticipated opportunity. EGA is currently identifying qualified candidates in support of potential future contracts. This position is contingent upon contract award, client approval, and candidate's successful completion of all applicable screening and credentialing requirements
Client Details
Address 385 Tremont Avenue
City East Orange
State NJ
EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
