Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA
Job Description
- Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA
- Location: Lewiston, ME 04240
- Job Type: 13 Weeks Contract
- Pay Rate/Salary: $30 an hour
- Shifts: Day/Nights
- Start Date: ASAP
- Positions Available: 10
JOB SUMMARY:
- The Certified Nursing Assistant partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care
Units Include:
- 3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimer’s/dementia residents, and tailoring cares to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.
- The Transitional Rehabilitation Unit occupies the second floor of d'Youville Pavilion. This 42-bed unit provides short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services to patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other illnesses or injuries of a short-term nature where a rehab approach might be beneficial. Nursing services often include IV therapy, wound care and geriatric assessment and management.
- 3 West is a 42-bed long-term care unit. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Education:
- Graduate of Maine State Board approved CNA course
- Valid on the State of Maine CNA registry
Experience:
- 1-3 years previous CNA experience preferred
- Will consider new CNA's with relevant work experience
Other Skills Required:
- Medical terminology preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills required.
- The ability to work well within a team of other care providers
- Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
- Flexibility to float to other units as needed
If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant seeking a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Days
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
Lewiston, ME 04240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person