Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Nursing

Job Description

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Lewiston, ME 04240

Job Description:

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/dementia residents, and tailoring care 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

Pay Package (negotiable):

• Weekly gross: $1000 - $1200
• Hourly pay: $25.25 - $30

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of residents or patients in Lewiston, ME 04240, apply now to join our compassionate team! Offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We look forward to welcoming you to our team. Apply today!

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