Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center

Paterson, New Jersey

Eligibility: Certified Nursing AssistantsNursing Assistants & Aides

Posted Aug 9 · New grads welcomed · reported

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: CNA license
Term: Per Diem

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Paterson, New Jersey

Salary$20.5 - $23 / hrTypeFull Time & Part Time

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants to join our healthcare team. The ideal CNA candidate will provide essential support to patients in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care environments.

Hiring for All Shifts, Part time, Full time and PRN.

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Benefits of Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Union Benefits such Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Full time, part time and per diem schedules available

Opportunity to work in highly rated 5 star facility

Duties of Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.

Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

Provide basic medical care including catheter care and medication administration under supervision.

Support patients with mobility needs using equipment such as Hoyer lifts.

Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques.

Document patient information accurately in electronic health record (EHR) systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient needs and progress.

Engage in ongoing training and professional development to enhance caregiving skills.

We encourage licensed CNAs who are passionate about providing high-quality patient care to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

We welcome and celebrate diversity in our team. Employment decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and what’s best for our residents—never on race, color, religion, gender, identity, orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Location:Paterson, NJ 07501, USA, Paterson, New Jersey

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In Paterson, NJ

Paterson, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $1,548/mo
Household income: $55,997/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Paterson, NJ

NeighborhoodsPaterson is arranged into six distinct wards featuring varied residential pockets. Hillcrest, positioned near the Totowa border, is an established residential enclave known for relatively higher price points and a quieter, safer reputation among locals. The Eastside Park Historic District offers tree-lined streets surrounding a 66-acre park with large historic Victorian homes and renovation opportunities, while South Paterson is heavily commercial and residential along Main and Market Streets, recognized for its vibrant Middle Eastern community and rising values. Lakeview sits near the Paterson Farmers Market with convenient neighborhood shopping, while the Manor Section extends toward Fair Lawn as a quiet residential enclave. Riverside runs along the Passaic River with solid transit access and walkable blocks.

Paterson is arranged into six distinct wards featuring varied residential pockets. Hillcrest, positioned near the Totowa border, is an established residential enclave known for relatively higher price points and a quieter, safer reputation among locals.

The Eastside Park Historic District offers tree-lined streets surrounding a 66-acre park with large historic Victorian homes and renovation opportunities, while South Paterson is heavily commercial and residential along Main and Market Streets, recognized for its vibrant Middle Eastern community and rising values. Lakeview sits near the Paterson Farmers Market with convenient neighborhood shopping, while the Manor Section extends toward Fair Lawn as a quiet residential enclave.

Riverside runs along the Passaic River with solid transit access and walkable blocks.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Paterson and across northern New Jersey relies on regional arterial highways and public transit. Interstate 80 and Route 19 cut directly through the municipality, connecting drivers regionally and linking east toward New York City. NJ Transit operates comprehensive bus corridors, including popular commuter lines such as the 161 and 190 routes running toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, alongside local rail service. For healthcare workers traveling locally, city streets can be congested given Paterson's dense population packed into roughly nine square miles, though average commutes across the municipality hover around twenty minutes.

Commuting within Paterson and across northern New Jersey relies on regional arterial highways and public transit. Interstate 80 and Route 19 cut directly through the municipality, connecting drivers regionally and linking east toward New York City.

NJ Transit operates comprehensive bus corridors, including popular commuter lines such as the 161 and 190 routes running toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, alongside local rail service. For healthcare workers traveling locally, city streets can be congested given Paterson's dense population packed into roughly nine square miles, though average commutes across the municipality hover around twenty minutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: vanexpressmoving.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: theurbanlivingguide.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Great Falls of the Passaic River, protected as a National Historical Park featuring picnic grounds, scenic waterfall overlooks, and historic raceway trails. Pennington Park provides expansive athletic fields, riverfront access, and open gathering spaces along the Passaic. Nearby Garret Mountain Reservation offers wooded bicycle paths, hiking routes, and sweeping views of the northern New Jersey and New York skylines, while Stoney Road houses the Lou Costello Pool and Levine Reservoir.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Great Falls of the Passaic River, protected as a National Historical Park featuring picnic grounds, scenic waterfall overlooks, and historic raceway trails. Pennington Park provides expansive athletic fields, riverfront access, and open gathering spaces along the Passaic.

Nearby Garret Mountain Reservation offers wooded bicycle paths, hiking routes, and sweeping views of the northern New Jersey and New York skylines, while Stoney Road houses the Lou Costello Pool and Levine Reservoir.

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Living in Paterson

Paterson, New Jersey—the historic 'Silk City' founded by Alexander Hamilton—delivers an energetic, multicultural urban environment roughly 20 miles outside Manhattan. For healthcare professionals relocating to Passaic County, Paterson offers notable cost advantages compared to pricier Bergen County and New York City suburbs. The city is defined by dramatic geography and global culture: the iconic waterfalls at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park anchor the riverfront, while South Paterson’s Main Street corridor offers world-class Turkish and Middle Eastern dining, including fixtures like Yakamoz and Anatolia, bordered by bustling Dominican and Colombian bakeries. When looking for a place to settle, nurses generally target quieter, established residential neighborhoods like Hillcrest near Totowa, the tranquil Manor Section near Fair Lawn, or the historic architecture of Eastside Park. Commuters benefit from direct highway links via Interstate 80 and Route 19, alongside NJ Transit bus routes like the 190. While Paterson presents real urban tradeoffs—including pockets of crime, older housing stock, and dense street parking—its exceptional culinary scene, deep history, and strategic regional connectivity make it a functional, authentic home base.

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