CNA Jobs in Livingston, NJ

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Bilingual Mandarin/English

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Boro Park Center is hiring a Bilingual Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in Brooklyn, NY. Now Hiring Straight to the Union! We are now offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!...

Pct

  • East Orange, NJ (6 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • East Orange, NJ (6 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance...

Patient Care Technician

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in...

Patient Care Technician - PCT (Hospital Services) Raritan Acutes

  • South Plainfield, NJ (15 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (15 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification....

Travel CNA

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent CNA experience Valid CNA registration in compliance with state regulations Current BLS (AHA/ARC) or CPR certification Preferred Qualifications: Other certifications...

Care Manager/CHHA/CNA

  • Mountainside, NJ (7 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mountainside, NJ (7 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-Time, Nights

  • Chester, NJ (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chester, NJ (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Hospital | Select Medical Position: Nursing Assistant (NA) Location: 201 Pleasant Hill Road, Chester, NJ 07930 Schedule: Full-time, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM...

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit 6N Nurse Technician F/T Evenings

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Location Brooklyn, New York Shift: Evening (United States of America) Description: Be An Advocate, A Care Taker Nurse Technician - Psych Intensive Care 6N - Full-Time Evenings At New...

CNA / Certified Nurse Aide - Brooklyn

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

/ Certified Nurse Aide Requirements: Currently holds an active CNA certificate to work in New York....

Telemetry Tech- Patient Care Tech- Hudson Valley - Full Time - Nights

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

The Heartbeat of Care: You Make It Possible Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital (located in Cortlandt Manor, Upper Westchester County, NY) Telemetry Tech/ Patient Care Tech-...

Patient Care Technician - PCT - PEDS - FT Nights

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet....

Pct

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Care Companion / CNA Sitter / CNA Medical Surgical (Med Surg) / CNA New Grad / CNA Psychiatry / CNA How did you hear about us Your Resume (Optional) Drag and Drop or Upload your resume here Max 25...

Patient Care Technician- Crisis Unit Emergency Room- Perth Amboy - F/t Night

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a...

Nurse Technician

  • Madison, NJ (5 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Madison, NJ (5 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Nurse Technician - Rehabilitation Full-Time -Days Location: Madison, NJ Your Experience Matters - Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute At Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, we are driven by a...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Part-Time/Weekend

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Boro Park Center is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to work Part-Time or Weekends at our facility in Brooklyn, NY....

Demographic Data for Livingston, NJ

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Livingston, NJ

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Livingston, NJ offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
High School or GED
21.7%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Livingston, NJ
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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