Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)·Chester, New Jersey
Provide essential daily care for patients, including hygiene, feeding, and monitoring vital signs. Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and transportation to various treatment centers within the facility.
Obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data. Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub, and shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care. Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves, and documenting oral intake, including supplements. Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in the mobility program. Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient. Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.
Qualifications: Minimum Requirements Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required
High school diploma or equivalent preferred Hospital experience, certification as a nursing assistant preferred Per Diem Requirement: Four (4) shifts per 6-week schedule. One Saturday or Sunday, one winter/summer holiday Additional Data Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Requires BLS certification within 90 days of employment. A high school diploma and nursing assistant certification or hospital experience are preferred.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.
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