CNA Jobs in Princeton, 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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Nursing Assistant

  • Imlaystown, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Imlaystown, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring full-time & part-time DAY & NIGHTS AVAILABLE (12 HOUR SHIFTS) Hourly rate range $18.50 - $26.00 / hour LIMITED TIME: SHORT-TERM CONTRACT AVAILABLE: 8 WKS/ FULL-TIME E/O WEEKEND ROTATION...

CNA

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring full-time & part-time DAY & NIGHTS AVAILABLE (12 HOUR SHIFTS) Hourly rate range $18.50 - $26.00 / hour LIMITED TIME: SHORT-TERM CONTRACT AVAILABLE: 8 WKS/ FULL-TIME E/O WEEKEND ROTATION...

Home Health Aid/Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Small home care company looking for reliable, caring and compassionate home health aides/certified nursing assistants to work in a flexible environment. You would be working one on one with...

Patient Care Technician (Earn While You Learn for Nursing Students)

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

The Earn While You Learn Pathway is offered to current nursing students who want to get a headstart to their nursing career! You can earn a wage as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and gain...

Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem Night

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hire Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred At least one (1) year PCT or CNA...

Nursing Assistant - Per Diem/ Float/ Overnight

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Nursing Assistant - Per Diem/ Float/ Overnight Job ID: 242715 Category: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)/ Nursing Assistant Work Type: PER DIEM Location: Princeton, NJ, United States Description Penn...

Nursing Assistant - PT Overnights

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Nursing Assistant - PT Overnights Job ID: 237450 Category: Clinical Support Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS Location: Princeton, NJ, United States Work Schedule: 11pm - 7:30am Description Penn Medicine is...

CNA - Long Term Care

  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

(CNA) in a long-term care setting....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Parlin, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parlin, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Medication Aide / Med tech at The Arbor Company, your work matters....

CNA

  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Must have a valid CNA certification in the state where they will be practicing and BLS certification. Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer...

Nurse Assistant - MG2 Telemetry - Full Time, Days (St. Mary)

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Nurse Assistant to join our team! Schedule:...

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - ICU

  • Bristol, PA (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, PA (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - ICUFacility Lower Bucks HospitalLocationUS-PA-Bristol ID2025-199398 CategoryAide Position TypeFull Time ShiftDays Job TypeNon-Exempt Overview Join an award-winning...

CNA Certified Nurse Assistant

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

: Full Time, Regular Shift: Description: Allaire Rehab & Nursing is looking for Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA to joi n our incredible team!...

Patient Care Technician

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Certified Nursing Assistant $20.00/hour

  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Estimated Pay Package Up to $ 800.00 per week Up to $ 20.00 per hour *The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.9%
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 Princeton, NJ
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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